Lindsey Connors, RISE Associate Executive Director, addresses solutions to homelessness in this WRGB Channel 6 News and in this Spectrum NEWS 1 article below. Plans for permanent homeless shelter in Saratoga Springs unravel just four months after announcement Plans to open a new homeless shelter in Saratoga Springs appear to be off the table,… Read More
Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director, discussed how RISE helps individuals with mental health, substance use, or other life challenges in our community obtain safe and healthy housing and the services RISE provides to help them remain safe in the community. Sybil also shares about the partnership with Hudson River Community Credit Union to build the… Read More
Victoria Furfaro, Outreach Supervisor, attended the January Healthy Capital District’s Munch and Mingle. The audience was filled with people who worked in all facets of community health, as well as community members. The fantastic panelists kicked off the event by each sharing how they had turned their passions into community action, how they overcome… Read More
This story was originally posted at Spectrum News 1 RISE Executive Director, Sybil Newell, discusses how the OMH announcement will help to combat homelessness in Upstate New York. A $38.2 million initiative funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health will create eight safe option support teams for individuals who are experiencing… Read More
Dominic Hollow is Under Construction Christa Construction is constructing Dominic Hollow – supported and affordable apartments – that RISE Housing and Support Services will be operating soon! The 60 unit apartment program will contain: 18 units are designated as Supportive Housing 12 units are designated as Transitional Apartments 30 units are designated as Affordable Housing… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the December Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate the agency. Congregations to Lindsey Connors, Associate Executive Director. Lindsey spent the New Years holiday delivering bottled water to RISE Residents because of the boil water advisory in Saratoga… Read More
This article was published in the Daily Gazette RISE will use a $2.3 million grant obtained through U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko to help construct a 5,200-square-foot addition to RISE’s main office building to house a new psychosocial program. The funding was part of $12.8 million in total grants throughout the Capital Region secured in 2022… Read More
Jerry, a RISE resident, is starting the New Year by seeking a new Career as a Security Guard. He recently completed the training necessary to be a security guard from Stratford Career Institute and is looking forward to obtaining a job in this field. He attributes RISE for assisting him with his success by helping… Read More
Thank you The Saratoga County Bar Association for the donation of winter hats, gloves, and socks. These will go far in helping keep our Outreach clients warm this winter! The Saratoga County Bar Association, which presently has about 300 members, was founded in 1911. The Association was formed to cultivate the art of… Read More
Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It’s about utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues to provide the housing and supportive services needed to achieve and maintain mental wellness. Our impact… Read More
