RSE Community Outreach Program is dedicated to ending homelessness in our Community. RISE also provides advocacy and support for individuals involved in the Justice System through the Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court and through the Forensic Intensive Case Management service.
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
RISE is thrilled to announce the honorees of the 2025 RISE Above and Beyond Award, which will be presented on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the VIP Cocktail Party during RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Each year, this award recognizes community members who go above… Read More
On June 12th, RISE Housing and Support Services proudly celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the Adelphi Street Shelter—and what an afternoon it was! From noon to 2 PM, community members, partners, and supporters gathered at 4 Adelphi Street to reflect on two years of life-changing, low-barrier shelter and harm reduction services. The celebration was filled… Read More
At RISE, we are excited to announce a transformative new partnership with the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) that aims to strengthen our outreach and engagement services. This collaboration is designed to enhance support for individuals in need and to foster positive relationships between the police and those we serve in our community. The Saratoga… 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
As winter arrives, hundreds of people remain on the street in Saratoga County. The journey to supportive housing can be difficult, but for some, securing shelter and services is a lifeline. This article was originally published in WAMC Northeast Public Radio. While Saratoga County is one of the fastest-growing regions of New York, and has… Read More
Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director, shares about the work we do at RISE Housing and Support Services in this week’s edition of Look This Week! She shares about how the RISE Outreach and Engagement Services (OES) staff will be working in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Police Community Engagement Officers program to provide outreach and… Read More
Jay Scarborough, a member of The Giving Circle, goes above and beyond for the Adelphi Street shelter. He picks up lunch provided by Lifeworks Community Action from the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church soup kitchen and delivers it to the shelter every single day. Jay also makes and delivers breakfast sandwiches to the shelter on Saturday… Read More
This article was published in the Times Union Judge Francine Vero presides over first homeless court in upstate New York After spending the day panhandling and collecting discarded bottles and cans for cash, he would push his cart along the city’s sidewalks, seeking a safe and dry place to sleep. Then on the morning of… Read More
RISE is celebrating a year of success at the Adelphi Street Shelter in Saratoga! The Adelphi Street Shelter would not be possible without the community support provided by Sonny and Julie Bonacio and Meg Kelly of Bonacio Development and the City of Saratoga Springs. Their initial assistance to secure funding for RISE’s HOMEBASE project was… Read More
