Giving Tuesday celebrates the power of generosity in our community. This year, your support matters more than ever as funding shifts and resources decline, making it harder to meet the growing need for housing and support services. Even so, our commitment to the individuals and families we serve remains unwavering. n this video, Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director,… Read More
All the funds raised at this Giving Tuesday will go to support Homebase Therapeutic Day Center. Homebase is a place that will combat isolation and provide semi-structured therapeutic opportunities for people to develop skill sets and a natural support system. It’s a low-barrier, psychosocial day program that will provide a supportive, safe community for vulnerable… Read More
Lindsey Connors, Co-chair of the Saratoga North Country Continuum of Care (CoC), shares insights on the CoC’s MythBusters: Homelessness campaign — an effort to challenge misconceptions and highlight the real experiences of those facing housing instability. This campaign calls on community members, service providers, and policymakers to replace assumptions with understanding and action. Ending homelessness takes… Read More
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
Each September, National Recovery Month reminds us to celebrate the strength, resilience, and growth of those on the journey of recovery. At RISE Housing and Support Services, our RISE Above Residential Rehabilitation Program took this opportunity to honor recovery in a way that reflects what it truly means—community, joy, and hope. This year, RISE Above… Read More
When The Kids of Albany founder Mike Baker suggested asking the Palace Theatre to host a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show back in 2010, even his own team didn’t think it would happen. “I was not a believer,” said Brett Glasser, the current president of The Kids of Albany. “I told him, ‘Dude,… Read More
“Little nervous, but good evening. My name is Margaret…” That’s how Margaret began sharing her recovery story at a recent RISE event. What followed was a powerful testimony of heartbreak, perseverance, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. This Recovery Month, we’d like to share her story with you. Before coming to RISE,… Read More
At RISE Housing and Support Services, we believe that every life matters. Suicide affects individuals, families, and communities, and raising awareness is a vital step toward prevention. Positive mental health is more than the absence of illness—it’s having the support, resources, and connections to navigate life’s challenges. Our programs focus on safe and supportive housing… Read More
At RISE, we are proud to celebrate the journeys of individuals whose lives have been transformed through SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence. Loren’s story is a powerful example of the hope, support, and stability this program provides, and we are honored to share his experience with our community. “After 8 months of enduring hardship,… Read More
This month, we celebrate the second anniversary of SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence, a program that has offered hope, stability, and a fresh start to so many in our community. To mark this milestone, we’re honored to share the journey of one of our former participants, Mick, whose story reflects the strength, determination, and healing… Read More
