The Adelphi Street Shelter is a low-barrier, 24-hour shelter for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Shelter guests are provided three meals per day, shower and laundry facilities, and a welcoming place to “just be.” Care Management services are provided, but not required as the aim of the shelter is a place where people can have a safe roof over their heads and a place to be be during the day.
Visiting Hours
Individuals not staying at the shelter, but are experiencing homelessness, are welcome to drop by during visiting hours to join us for a meal or to utilize the shower and laundry facilities.
Volunteers
Supportive community members are welcomed to volunteer their time to assist in the maintenance of the Adelphi Street Shelter. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer application and sign up for shifts on the volunteer calendar*.
*Volunteers who have completed the application process: please sign up for shifts on the volunteer calendar:
Donations
Both momentary and in-kind donations are needed. In-kind donations can be dropped off at any time at 4 Adelphi Street, Saratoga Springs or purchased directly from our Amazon Wish List. Monetary donations can be made on the RISE Website – please specify the Adelphi Street Shelter when donating.
Shelter guests are provided with 3 meals a day, thanks to the Salvation Army, Lifeworks Community Action, Saratoga Stronger, Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, The Giving Circle, Bookmakers Restaurant, Olde Bryan Inn, and Wheatfields Restaurant. Community partners who would like to lend a hand in the provision of meals are welcomed!
In-kind Donations needed:
- Travel coffee mugs
- Paper goods: coffee cup, cups, plates, bowls, utensils, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, 50 Gallon Garbage Bags, Tall Kitchen-size garbage bags,
- Hygiene products: toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors
- Feminine hygiene products
- Cleaning supplies: spray cleaner, Clorox wipes
- Laundry detergent pods and dryer sheets
- Underclothes: socks, underwear, t-shirts
- Sweatpants
- Fresh fruits and vegetables (ready to eat – we do not have a kitchen and cannot prepare food)
- Ground Coffee, milk and creamer
- Breakfast items: bagels, english muffins, butter, cream cheese, granola bars, breakfast bars
- Snacks: cookies, crackers, chips, pretzels, bread, peanut butter, jelly
- Drinks: juice, Gatorade, ice tea
Adelphi Street Shelter History
Earlier in 2023, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim announced the formation of a Task Force on Homelessness to help determine the need for a 24/7 low barrier-shelter, and recommendations on where it should be located and what agency should run it.
While the Task Force on Homelessness is working toward a permanent solution, RISE developed an interim program: The Adelphi Street Shelter. The initiative was born of a collaboration between RISE and Julie and Sonny Bonacio – who provided significant financial support to get the program going, and Meg Kelly – who was instrumental in orchestrating the details involved in opening the shelter. Other private donors have stepped up to support as well, and the City of Saratoga Springs has committed to providing operational funding through the end of the 2023.
The efforts were further supported by the generosity of Susan and Bill Dake, and NYS funding secured by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. Shelter furniture, pillows and linens were donated by Stephen “Sully” Sullivan of Longfellows, and complimented with additional linens from the Adelphi Hotel. Several rollaway beds were donated by Saratoga Casino, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, and Turf Hotels, and the cost of the remaining beds needed was covered by an anonymous donor.
The Adelphi Street Shelter – located near the RISE main office building, in the former Code Blue building on Adelphi Street – will be in place until a permanent location is decided upon.
It is NOT intended to replace Code Blue, operated by Shelters of Saratoga. However, if a permanent low-barrier shelter is not opened before next winter, the Adelphi Street Shelter will continue to be operational, providing additional, crucial resources to the community.
Adelphi Street Shelter
Phone: 518-306-5479
Email: shelterinfo@riseservices.org