Transforming the lives of our neighbors facing homelessness with supportive services, safe shelter, and a path to independence.
Saratoga Springs, NY
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According to the CDC, breast cancer has the highest treatment cost of any cancer. For those struggling to make ends meet, healthcare costs can play a significant role in the path to homelessness. #breastcancerawareness
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TrueSongs is back! Redemption stories & the songs they inspire on 11-12. This year's storytellers rep @Sheltersof12866 Horns for #Haiti, Steps for Stroke, @SaratogaSenior & Gateway House of Peace. news10.com/community/concert…
Celebrating progress!! The intention to house a permanent low barrier shelter and navigation center in Saratoga is now much closer to a reality. We look forward to planning programming in the new space. wamc.org/news/2022-10-18/24-…
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This FRIYAY we'd like to acknowledge our hardworking team for distributing water to our friends facing homelessness all summer. We are running low on water! Please donate if you're able. Drop off anytime at 14 Walworth Street, Saratoga.
Happy Friyay! This week, we are celebrating our inaugural Yard Olympics held at the Walworth Street shelters. Guests and staff participated in fun backyard games, including tug-of-war, corn hole, and more. Yard Olympics promotes physical activity; team and community building.
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DID YOU KNOW:
We manage 11 supportive apartment units in downtown Saratoga Springs. Tenants receive ongoing support through counseling, financial well-being, and education to enhance long-term housing. Shelters of Saratoga will open 9 more supportive apartment units in 2023.
THANKFUL TUESDAY: Today we'd like to acknowledge the parishioners of Church of Saint Peter, Saratoga Springs, NY for donating gift cards and hygiene products to help assist clients. We're grateful for the support and comfort these donations provide our clients. #thankfultuesday
A look at Saratoga area homelessness:
300+ people on average each year need
shelter or support. Affordable housing is scarce, so those in permanent housing may be closer to
facing homelessness than you might think.
Learn more: tiny.one/GtoMC
The Saratoga Bridges Without Walls program collects fresh produce from Capital Roots every Tuesday. Chef John can prepare nutritious meals each night for our houseguests thanks to this contribution.
Happy FRIYAY! This week's bit of positivity is a shout out to house guest, Ashley. Ashley's hearing disability has limited her job opportunities. She will soon get a cochlear implant and hearing aid! Ashley is also working toward her GED, and we are so proud of her!
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Have you seen these donation drop boxes around downtown Saratoga Springs?
Help people safely exit the streets into shelter with supportive services and housing assistance.
Give to Make Change today!
tiny.one/GtoMC
#housing #sheltersofsaratoga #saratogasprings
Thank you to Colin from Grinder Pump Experts in Clifton Park, who donated lots of great backpacks for our shelter guests and outreach clients! #thankfultuesday #sheltersofsaratoga #homelessness #housing #humanservices #saratogasprings
Shelters of Saratoga is proud to
announce the launch of Give to Make Change. Learn
about area homelessness and be part of the solution.
Learn more: tiny.one/GtoMC
#GivetoMakeChange #GtoMC #SaratogaSprings
#homelessness #affordablehousing
#SheltersOfSaratoga
Executive Director, Duane Vaughn sat down with Diane Dinato to talk about the issue of homelessness and the partnerships needed to move the needle toward solutions. Business for Good
Check out the podcast on WGY.
iheart.com/podcast/418-upsta…
Staff will be onsite to help residents who qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance program submit applications or answer program questions. For more information or to see if you qualify for the program visit: otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergen…
LINK IN PROFILE
We are excited to share our new website and updated style.
The new look represents the core work we do to help our neighbors facing homelessness:
outreach | shelter | housing
Visit, Donate, Share! instagram.com/p/CSrex6mga9K/…
Read the latest news from our Executive Director’s desk in our recent newsletter.
sheltersofsaratoga.org/from-… – at Saratoga Springs, NY
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Shelters of Saratoga is providing application assistance to residents of Saratoga County for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Please visit our website if you would like more information. – at Saratoga Springs, NY
Thank you to our great community for donating to Shelters of Saratoga through the Holiday gift wrap bar put on by Union Hall Supply Co., Caroline and Main, and Lifestyles of Saratoga. We were presented with a check for $1116.00 yesterday.
We appreciate all of your support! – at Saratoga Springs, NY
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