RISE is proud to be a member of the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness (a subset of the Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care). The Alliance is an inclusive collaborative effort committed to ending homelessness in Saratoga County by increasing the level and coordination of housing and support services so that the cycle of homelessness is not perpetuated.
This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper. Many of us have a limited understanding of homelessness, especially if we’ve never experienced it personally or known someone who has. Our perception is often shaped by what we see in the media or witness in urban areas or at busy street corners. However, homelessness encompasses… Read More
This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper. Homelessness comes in many forms and affects individuals from all walks of life. A housing crisis can happen to anyone at any time, but in certain circumstances it is much more difficult for an individual to overcome and handle. Individuals living with developmental disabilities are a vulnerable population… Read More
This transcription of the recording and the recording itself, can be found on WAMC Northeast Public Radio: Listen Here. Beginning with more than 25 potential locations for a permanent shelter at its first meeting in February, the panel narrowed the search to one preferred site, with two back-ups. The task force’s first choice is a… Read More
The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness presented Changing the Lens on Homelessness: a public discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County in hopes to bring fresh perspective on homelessness. The event began with a video featuring stories of individuals who have or are currently experiencing homelessness… Read More
RISE Associate Executive Director, Lindsey Connors, shares about how the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness is working to end homelessness in our community during a Look This Week Interview.
Mayor Ron Kim today joined with area business and nonprofit leaders associated with the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness to kick off an effort to distribute Saratoga Cares cards to local downtown businesses. The Saratoga Cares cards are part of an ongoing effort to end homelessness in Saratoga County. The cards help to inform… Read More
Around 20 people who have been living on a vacant lot for many years, received notice that they had to leave last week. The way the developers who own the land handled the situation left many questions about the rights of owners vs. homeless and the problems of affordable housing in the area. Moses Nagel… Read More
RISE Participated in the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness roundtable discussion on homelessness in Saratoga Springs on June 8th at the Saratoga City Center. Other participating agencies and community partners who joined us including Carrie Woerner, Tara N. Gaston, The City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs Police Department, Mayor Ron Kim, Saratoga Community Health… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, 5 Questions on Mental Health and Street-Homelessness with the RISE Outreach Team. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness sat down with the street outreach team members at RISE –… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Homelessness and Individuals With Disabilities: Independent Living Centers & Their Role in Defeating Homelessness Over 40% of the homeless adult population nationwide is a person with a disability. Of that percentage, a majority live at or… Read More
