On November 30, 2021, RISE Housing and Support Services proudly celebrated breaking ground on Dominic Hollow Apartments in Ballston Spa. When completed, Dominic Hollow will consist of sixty apartments. Thirty units are designated as affordable housing or “work force” units for individuals and families in the general community earning at or below 60… Read More
This article, by Kathleen Moore, discussing RISE Housing and Support Services affording housing project, Dominic Hollow, appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Dec. 1, 2021. BALLSTON – As property values climb so high that some young teachers in Saratoga County can’t cover their rent, a new affordable housing development is under way to help. The… Read More
Presents “How Ten Global Cities Tackle Homelessness, Innovations that Work” A global look and discussion on the causes of and solutions to homelessness in a book talk by author Linda Gibbs 3:30 p.m. Friday October 8 at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs Linda Gibbs is the author of How Ten Global Cities Take On… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Students Experiencing Homelessness SARATOGA COUNTY — As we roll out of summer into September, it’s back-to-school time for children and students. It’s a time of year that is equally exciting and stressful for students, parents, teachers,… Read More
FEASST, the Family Emergency Assistance of Southern Saratoga County, and FEASST North are partnerships between community organizations and faith-based organizations that assist with funding for housing, rent, power bills, and the costs of heating with wood. Melinda Osborne, CAPTAIN Family Assistance Program Associate, who coordinates both FEASST and FEASST North, shares, “the partnership is incredibly inspiring… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Help is Here, Saratoga Over 3.6 million renters nationwide are hanging in the balance — one utility bill or rental payment away from falling off the edge into homelessness. The health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have put… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Spotlight on Veterans & Community Housing Coalition In honor of Memorial Day, the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness would like to spotlight the tireless efforts of local service provider, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), to support… Read More
RISE is excited to announce that we’ve received a capital funding award from HCR to begin construction on Dominic Hollow Apartments. The following is the announcement that was made in The Daily Gazette. A planned apartment complex just south of Ballston Spa that will be geared to those who need support to live independently is… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, First 5 Months of New City Homeless Court Proves Successful On October 22, 2020, City Court Judge, Francine Vero, presided over the first session of the Homeless Court in Saratoga Springs. Since then, about 90% of individuals agreeing to… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is pleased to announce that their Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) grant has been renewed. The New York State ESSHI program provides service and operating funding for congregate supportive housing across the State. RISE will use the funds to operate 30 supported housing units in a 60-unit apartment… Read More
