The Art of Housing: A Blog

The RHPS Fundraiser: A Spooktactular Success!

RISE did the time warp…for the first time at Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) on Friday, October 28, 2022 presenting our inaugural premier fundraising event with a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We surpassed our goal raising nearly $60,000, with a crowd of about 150 patrons who all reveled in good, spirited fun.  … Read More

October 2022 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the October 2022 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Congratulations to Katie Taylor, Housing First Coordinator, as the October Executive Director’s Recognition Recipient. Katie has continued to excel at her job over the past year… Read More

Congratulations to Jasmine Allen-Meyer: The October 2022 Staff on the Rise

Please join us in congratulating Jasmine Allen-Meyer, as the October Staff on the RISE. Jasmine started at RISE as a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) Counselor in May 2021. She was promoted to the PSAP Service Plan Writer in August 2022. In her new role, Jasmine will be working with all the PSAP residents and… Read More

RISE: The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at UPH

“Let’s do the time warp again!” RISE Housing and Support Services is thrilled to bring the 1975 cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to the historic Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) in downtown Saratoga Springs this Halloween! Join RISE, Brad, Janet, Riff Raff, Eddie, and the outrageous Dr. Frank N. Furter on Friday, October 28, 2022, for… Read More

September 2022 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the September Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Congratulations to Matt Durham, PSAP Director, and Vita Nemeyer, PSAP Program Supervisor as the Executive Director’s Recognition recipients! Matt and Vita have managed PSAP through several staffing shortages… Read More

We All Deserve to Sparkle!

Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month by helping us assist people like Elly get their sparkle back! Together We Rise!

RISE Receives Funds from the American Rescue Plan COVID Grant from Saratoga County

RISE Housing and Support services was one of the 177 Non-Profits Serving Saratoga County Residents to Receive a Collective $2 Million in Awards from the Saratoga County Non-Profit COVID Relief Grant Fund.   The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors created the Fund to assist community non-profits negatively affected by the pandemic to help them continue… Read More