Congratulations to Nicole Smarro as the recipient of the January 2025 Staff on the Rise recognition and for her promotion to the program director of the brand-new RISE Above Rehabilitation Program. Nicole joined RISE in November 2016 as a program counselor at Hedgerow House Reintegration Program. In 2018 she was promoted to the House… Read More
RISE Above is the first facility of its kind in Saratoga County, filling a significant gap in the local continuum of care for people battling substance use disorders. RISE Housing and Support Services was joined by representatives from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), The Dormitory Authority of the State of New… Read More
RISE appreciates The Giving Circle for their dedication to individuals experiencing homelessness and to the Adelphi Street shelter! The Giving Circle Outreach Team has been helping those living on the streets and in shelters for the past 12 years. The outreach team consists of Rachael Dwyer, Melissa Phillips, Patty Riggi, Jay Scarborough, and Jack Sullivan.… Read More
Join us in Celebrating Mental Wellness Month! Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. At RISE we prioritize mental wellness every daily by collaborating with our residents to develop positive coping strategies to manage and enhance their mental health.
On December 9, 2024, the corner of South Ferry and Green Streets in Albany, New York, the birthplace of Father Peter Young’s mission over 60 years ago was renamed on December 9, 2024 in his honor. Father Young was a beloved priest who dedicated his life to helping others. He passed away in 2020 at… Read More
January is Mental Wellness Month. Please join us in promoting mental wellness this January and throughout 2025! Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It is utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues… Read More
The Adelphi Street shelter opened June 12, 2023, and since opening has provided our guests are able to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. That is over 1,700 meals that we have been able to serve thanks to the support of our community and faith-based partners. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our… Read More
Thank you to donations from the Country Corner Cafe and Franklin Square Market and Commissioner Dillon Moran, who provided funding, we served a festive holiday meal on Christmas Eve to our guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter! Your generosity helped make the holidays brighter for those experiencing homelessness. We appreciate your support!
Please join us in congratulating Amy Perkins as the December 2024 Staff on the Rise recipient and on her recent promotion to the Supported Housing Program Director! Amy’s leadership skills, and her unwavering commitment and kindness to the individuals she serves exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the Rise recipient. “I’m confident that Amy… Read More
The Riverview ESSHI residents enjoyed a very fun and festive holiday party! Thank you ESSHI staff for putting on such a wonderful event!
