Hedgerow House Christmas Party
Christmas is merry at Hedgerow House! Santa’s visit was a huge hit; everyone enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Special thanks to Patrick for his talent and creativity in decorating the house!
The Art of Housing: A Blog
Wishing Mike LaBelle a Fond Farwell and a Happy Retirement!
It is with fond memories and smiling hearts that we bid farewell and happy retirement to Michael LaBelle, Supported Housing Advocate, after 25 years of dedication and service at RISE. Mike began working at RISE and in Supported Housing in October 1998. “I started working half time for Supported Housing because at the time the… Read More
Minister Steve Boxley Support of the Adelphi Street Shelter
RISE thanks Minister Steve Boxley, of the United Church Saratoga, for his support of the Adelphi Street Shelter. Last Sunday, he and one of his parishioners, Jason Golub, brought donuts and inspirational words to the guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter. Minister Boxley also provides meals, cleaning and hygiene products to the shelter on a… Read More
Apartment Program Holiday Party 2023!
At the annual Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) and Supported Housing annual party, residents enjoyed celebrating the holidays in person for the first time since before the pandemic. Thank you to Mike LaBelle, soon-to-be-retired Supported Housing counselor, for playing Santa and passing out the gifts!
2023 – Staff Holiday Party
Agency staff enjoyed a fun Holiday Party! Thanks to the newly formed party planning committee, the party included music from Joely Miller and her band Stretch, a get-to-know-the-admin team trivia contest, raffle prizes, and karaoke. Thanks to the Embassy Suites Saratoga for the delicious food!
Leave a Gift for Our Programs!
This Holidays Season, please help us provide for the needs of those we serve. Our programs have created Amazon Needs Lists of items that assist in delivering services and provide for the comfort and safety of our residents and clients. Please review these Amazon Needs Lists and either drop items off at our Main Office… Read More
In Remembrance of Sharon Boyd
Thank you to all who remembered Sharon Boyd by making a donation to RISE in lieu of flowers as requested by the family. We appreciate your remembrance of Sharon by supporting the work we do to provide services to our community’s most vulnerable. “Designating RISE for donations in memory of my wife was our way… Read More
Congrats to Brian Dougherty: November Staff on the Rise
“Brian is extremely dedicated and strives to provide the best services possible to the folks that he works with.” Please join us in congratulating Brian Dougherty as the November Staff on the Rise and for his recent promotion to Community Outreach Program Supervisor. Brian started working at RISE in March 2023 as a Case Manager for… Read More
November 2023 Staff Recognitions
Please join us in congratulating the November 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need. Congratulations to the RHPS Planning Committee: Lindsey Connors, Amy Potter, Janessa Ellmers, Jolene Corlew,… Read More
Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign
Thank you, Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company, for the generous donation of $10,000 as part of the Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign. We are grateful for the support of our agency and our community partners, who provide services to individuals and families with mental health and financial needs. Learn more about the Thankful… Read More