The Art of Housing: A Blog

Board Member Profile: Billie Taft

At RISE Housing and Support Services, we are fortunate to have Billie Taft on our Board of Directors for second year back on the RISE Board of Directors, having previously served a full six-year term when the organization was still known as TSA (Transitional Services Association). Her return reflects a deep commitment to RISE’s mission… Read More

Celebrating 50 Years of Rocky Horror

Join us in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Rocky Horror at the RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or… Read More

Homebase Construction Update

August 2025 Homebase is almost complete! Bonacio Construction has been hard at work bringing this vision to life and soon RISE Housing and Support Services will proudly open the doors to Homebase — a low-barrier, psychosocial day program where vulnerable community members can find acceptance, support, and a safe place to simply be. Located at 127… Read More

Summertime Activities: Joy, Connection, and Mental Wellness for Milestone Manor

At Milestone Manor, we know that mental health isn’t just supported through programs and services—it’s nurtured through joy, connection, and experiences that bring residents together. Recently, our residents had the chance to enjoy a fun-filled days at The Great Escape and tubing, and the smiles, laughter, and excitement reminded us why these moments matter so… Read More

Rocky Horror Etiquette

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More

RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event FAQ’s

The RISE Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Facts Why do people go see the The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Richard O’Brien – the author of the Rocky Horror Picture stage show – probably said it best: “It’s a guaranteed party.” RHPS is a place to go where you’ll be accepted, whoever you are. The… Read More

The Influence of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on the Queer Movement

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More

Dirt Therapy: Growing Hope & Supporting Mental Health Across RISE

At RISE Housing and Support Services, healing happens in many forms — through safe shelter, supportive relationships, and increasingly, through the simple yet powerful act of digging into the dirt. Across several of our programs, Dirt Therapy is becoming an essential part of our approach to mental health and wellness. Gardening offers more than fresh… Read More

Spotlight on Tim and John

Each month, RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress toward meeting their goals. At Dominic Hollow Treatment Apartments, we’ve seen firsthand how friendship can be a powerful part of the healing process—and this month, we’re celebrating two people: Tim and John. Through life’s ups and downs, Tim and… Read More

National Intern Day Spotlight: Coletta Aini

RISE offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in social work, social science, human services, or psychology. The internship program offers students clinical and administrative rotations for a macro and micro view of the philosophies of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and person-centered planning.   This National Intern Day, we’re celebrating the incredible… Read More