At RISE Housing and Support Services, our mission is rooted in compassion, community, and care. That mission was met with an incredible act of generosity recently, and we’re honored to share our heartfelt thanks. This week, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department stepped up in a big way—donating much-needed mattresses to the Adelphi Street shelter. This… Read More
On March 29, 2025, Riverview Apartments hosted an amazing community event in collaboration with Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Skidmore College, Potted Planter and Saratoga Center for the Family. The purpose of the event was to get input from the community to help shape food and health programs in Saratoga County. We are so grateful to… Read More
From Street Homelessness to Independent Living Michael is a resident in the Riverview ESSHI Apartments. The ESSHI Apartments are permanent supportive housing units. They provide support services to enhance Michael’s ability to successfully live independently in the community. For Michael, the best part of independent living is that it gives him the ability to focus… Read More
Introducing Chris Callahan as the New President of the RISE Board of Directors We are excited to announce Chris Callahan as the new President of the RISE Board of Directors—a position that he is both passionate about and committed to. With an extensive history with RISE and a career full of diverse experiences, Chris is… Read More
Thank you, Saratoga County Capital Resource Committee, for the $3000 grant we received for the Adelphi Street shelter! This generous contribution will help us provide essential support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. We greatly appreciate your support! The SCCRC is a local not for profit development company that provides low interest rate… Read More
We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to Boxley’s Services for their outstanding work and unwavering support in two very important areas for our community. Over the past few months, Boxley’s Services has gone above and beyond, providing urgent cleaning services in response to a flood at Dominic Hollow Apartments caused… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Jerry, a resident in the RISE Progressive Steps Apartment Program. Jerry has been successfully employed through the Ambassador Program, a collaboration between RISE and Universal Preservation Hall.
At RISE, we are excited to announce a transformative new partnership with the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) that aims to strengthen our outreach and engagement services. This collaboration is designed to enhance support for individuals in need and to foster positive relationships between the police and those we serve in our community. The Saratoga… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the February 2025 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need. Please join us in congratulation Stace Shinn, Director of Facilities, as the February 2025… Read More
RISE would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Malta for their incredible generosity in donating weekly meals to our agency. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York contacted KFC in Malta on behalf of RISE about the possibility of a food donation. As a result, Kentucky Fried Chicken… Read More
