Events

RISE hosts and participates in both community and agency events to build camaraderie, create awareness, and to advocate for those we serve.

 

Thank you Ben Dawson!

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

RHPS Etiquette

“Etiquette?” you cry – at a show with the principle of “Don’t Dream It, Be It?” Yep, there still is a few things to bear in mind when you are partaking in the Rocky Horror Picture Show experience. The idea of Rocky Horror participation is to have fun, not disrupt the showing of the film.… Read More

About the RHPS and The RHPS Event FAQ’s

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents our 1st Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose RHPS as the center of our new 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… Read More

The Influence of the RHPS on the Queer Movement

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents our 1st Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose RHPS as the center of our new 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… Read More

Let’s do the Time Warp Again!

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

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents our 1st Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose RHPS as the center of our new 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… Read More

SSPD vs RISE Basketball Game

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!  

50s Car Hop Themed Annual Staff Retreat

Every summer RISE staff get together to socialize, relax, and to get to know staff members from other programs that they don’t see during the normal course of business. This year our staff enjoyed a 1950s Car Hop Themed retreat complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, ice-cream floats, lawn games, trivia, a raffle, and a costume… Read More

Annual Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Annual Paint & Sip fundraiser 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!