The Art of Housing: A Blog

New Beginnings: Kevin’s Post

When my family and I first moved to Saratoga Springs in 2008 our temporary housing was in a hotel. We were there for three months and got to know the staff quite well, especially Kevin who worked at the front desk. When we moved into our house we remained friends with Kevin and he was… Read More

Lucinda: RISE Healthy Housing

RISE Housing and Support Services Residents are invited to share their experiences in the various RISE Programs at the Annual Board Retreat held each year in January. Lucinda, who had been a RISE Resident for two years, shared at the 2019 Retreat about how RISE helped obtain and maintain her mental health.   “Good evening,”… Read More

The Benefits of Meditation

John Shoemaker, Supported Housing Program Director, describes why RISE Housing and Support Services promotes the practice of meditation. What are the general benefits of meditation? Essentially, meditation is a state of being that we can bring about with certain practices. It is a way to adjust our internal system in order to maximize our experiences… Read More