RISE hosts and participates in both community and agency events to build camaraderie, create awareness, and to advocate for those we serve.
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
When The Kids of Albany founder Mike Baker suggested asking the Palace Theatre to host a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show back in 2010, even his own team didn’t think it would happen. “I was not a believer,” said Brett Glasser, the current president of The Kids of Albany. “I told him, ‘Dude,… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More
The RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Facts Why do people go see the The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Richard O’Brien – the author of the Rocky Horror Picture stage show – probably said it best: “It’s a guaranteed party.” RHPS is a place to go where you’ll be accepted, whoever you are. The… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More
Thank you to everyone who came to the Annual Paint & Sip fundraiser at Saratoga Paint & Sip in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. Thank you Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio for hosing this event!… Read More
Thank you Ben Dawson for building new props for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! “I first learned about RISE through my wife, Judge Francine Vero. Francine works with RISE in her Community Outreach Court. Seeing how much effort the staff dedicates to the program inspired me to offer my help in any way… Read More
We see you shivering in antici…pation! RISE is pleased to announce our annual premiere fundraising event taking place on Friday, October 27, 2023, turning the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs into Dr. Frank N. Furter’s mansion. We invited you to take part in the fun by becoming a RHPS Sponsor or RHPS Honorary Committee… Read More
The guests and staff at the Adelphi Street Shelter Challenged the Saratoga Springs Police Department basketball game! Lots of fun, laughs, and productive conversations were had by all. Everyone wins when we work together… but we cannot help but brag a bit; RISE won! Way to go, Adelphi Street Shelter guests and staff!
