My name is Jess. I’m a thriving 26-year-old living independently in a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) apartment. I am currently sober and in recovery, but I have battled my whole life with my mental health and with substance use addiction. I grew up in Daytona beach Florida. When I was 4 years old, I… Read More
What better way to de-stress and bond as a team than target shooting, axe throwing, and hibachi? The Advocacy and Outreach staff agreed and enjoyed a thrilling adventure and a fun staff day! Target Shooting Axe Throwing Hibachi Dinner
The Spring edition of the Skidmore College Scope Magazine featured an article about the partnership between Skidmore’s Social Work Department and RISE having a powerful impact on the students and the populations RISE serves. Read the full article below or download it here: Skidmore students RISE in a social work partnership. Alan Walther, RISE Board… Read More
Milestone Manor, a RISE community residence, provides supportive services to adults with severe mental health diagnoses in a safe, supportive, home-like environment. Milestone Manor employs a trauma-informed approach to residential care, assisting individuals in establishing physical and psychological safety to thrive both in the residence and in the greater community. Milestone Manor counselors are… Read More
Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Give without Spending” Fundraiser! This year we raised $4,062 – all without anyone spending a dime! We appreciate the time everyone put into making this fundraiser a success!
Please join us in congratulating the March 2024 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 Christine LaWare, SunRISE Retreat House Manager, as the March Rise to the… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Marco Amantini, Shelter Advocate at the Adelphi Street Shelter, as the March Staff on the Rise. Marco started working at RISE in June 2023 as a shelter support staff and because he was excelling in his role, he was quickly promoted to the shelter advocate position. Victoria Furfaro, Advocacy and… Read More
Thank you to the The City of Saratoga Springs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the funding to rehab the floors in two of our Progressive Steps Apartment Program buildings. CDBG supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities and improve the lives of all residents, especially those working to achieve… Read More
The National Alliance to End Homelessness created this Data Visualization. Housing First has been thoroughly studied as an effective approach to ending people’s homelessness. System leaders, advocates, policymakers, and others are encouraged to review the following visualization, which demonstrates the overwhelming volume of research and data supporting Housing First. It includes the most significant domestic… Read More
RISE celebrated Giving Hearts Day on February 8th with an Appreciation Luncheon recognizing the admirable philanthropic work of Sonny Bonacio, Bonacio Construction CEO, Julie Bonacio, Bonacio Construction President, and Owner of Julie & Co. Realty, and Meg Kelly, Bonacio Development and Former Saratoga Springs Mayor, with the “Get it Done” award. Meg, Sonny and… Read More
