As 2025 comes to a close, we took time to pause, reflect, and celebrate what truly makes our community special… our people. This year’s Holiday Party was filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful moments that reminded us why connection and community are at the heart of everything we do. Staff gathered to enjoy an… Read More
At Caffè Lena’s TrueSongs 2025: Stories of Courage, Resilience & Community, Robert Winkler shared his powerful story of struggle, resilience, and hope—a journey that reminds us how quickly life can change, and how critical support and community are in finding your footing again. TrueSongs shines a light on the work of local nonprofits that help create a healthier,… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services is proud to share some wonderful news of community support. This week, Arrow Bank presented RISE with a generous $1,500 donation, helping us continue our mission of providing safe, stable housing and compassionate services for individuals and families throughout Saratoga County. This contribution strengthens our ability to support those experiencing… Read More
The holiday season is a special time at Homebase Therapeutic Community Center — a time filled with hope, connection, and community. This year, you can help make the season brighter for individuals who rely on Homebase by purchasing a gift from our Amazon Wish List. Each gift, whether big or small, helps create a warm… Read More
When Katie and her family began searching for a safe, welcoming place to call home, the journey felt overwhelming. Like many families, they needed more than just an apartment—they were looking for stability, comfort, and a community where they could truly belong. They found that at RISE Affordable Housing. “When we started our family, we… Read More
At RISE Housing and Support Services, we have the privilege of witnessing life-changing moments. The quiet victories, the big breakthroughs, and the powerful transformations that happen when someone is supported in their recovery journey. This week, we are honored to celebrate one of those moments with John, a recent graduate of Hedgerow House. In the… Read More
Giving Tuesday celebrates the power of generosity in our community. This year, your support matters more than ever as funding shifts and resources decline, making it harder to meet the growing need for housing and support services. Even so, our commitment to the individuals and families we serve remains unwavering. n this video, Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director,… Read More
All the funds raised at this Giving Tuesday will go to support Homebase Therapeutic Day Center. Homebase is a place that will combat isolation and provide semi-structured therapeutic opportunities for people to develop skill sets and a natural support system. It’s a low-barrier, psychosocial day program that will provide a supportive, safe community for vulnerable… Read More
Lindsey Connors, Co-chair of the Saratoga North Country Continuum of Care (CoC), shares insights on the CoC’s MythBusters: Homelessness campaign — an effort to challenge misconceptions and highlight the real experiences of those facing housing instability. This campaign calls on community members, service providers, and policymakers to replace assumptions with understanding and action. Ending homelessness takes… Read More
RISE presented the 2025 RISE Above and Beyond Award to the Saratoga Springs Police Department Community Engagement Officers:on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show VIP Cocktail Party at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Each year, RISE recognizes community members who go above and beyond in supporting our agency and the… Read More
