Victoria Furfaro, Outreach Supervisor, attended the January Healthy Capital District’s Munch and Mingle. The audience was filled with people who worked in all facets of community health, as well as community members. The fantastic panelists kicked off the event by each sharing how they had turned their passions into community action, how they overcome… Read More
This story was originally posted at Spectrum News 1 RISE Executive Director, Sybil Newell, discusses how the OMH announcement will help to combat homelessness in Upstate New York. A $38.2 million initiative funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health will create eight safe option support teams for individuals who are experiencing… Read More
Dominic Hollow is Under Construction Christa Construction is constructing Dominic Hollow – supported and affordable apartments – that RISE Housing and Support Services will be operating soon! The 60 unit apartment program will contain: 18 units are designated as Supportive Housing 12 units are designated as Transitional Apartments 30 units are designated as Affordable Housing… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the December Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate the agency. Congregations to Lindsey Connors, Associate Executive Director. Lindsey spent the New Years holiday delivering bottled water to RISE Residents because of the boil water advisory in Saratoga… Read More
This article was published in the Daily Gazette RISE will use a $2.3 million grant obtained through U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko to help construct a 5,200-square-foot addition to RISE’s main office building to house a new psychosocial program. The funding was part of $12.8 million in total grants throughout the Capital Region secured in 2022… Read More
Jerry, a RISE resident, is starting the New Year by seeking a new Career as a Security Guard. He recently completed the training necessary to be a security guard from Stratford Career Institute and is looking forward to obtaining a job in this field. He attributes RISE for assisting him with his success by helping… Read More
Thank you The Saratoga County Bar Association for the donation of winter hats, gloves, and socks. These will go far in helping keep our Outreach clients warm this winter! The Saratoga County Bar Association, which presently has about 300 members, was founded in 1911. The Association was formed to cultivate the art of… Read More
Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It’s about utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues to provide the housing and supportive services needed to achieve and maintain mental wellness. Our impact… Read More
The Holidays were Festive in our programs this year! Thank you to all who support our programs – enabling us to provide festive celebrations. At Hedgerow House, residents and staff enjoyed celebrating the season with a gift exchange and singing karaoke. Residents at Edgewood House celebrated the holidays with a pizza party and a gift… Read More
Congratulations to Jacqueline Knowles, the recipient of the December Staff on the Rise recognition. Jackie recently made a transition from program director at Rain House to join the Finance Department and has really stepped up to the plate. While quickly acclimating to her new role, Jackie has simultaneously continued to lend her clinical skills to… Read More
