| |  | | | | | Rebuilding Strength: How Brian Found His Footing Again When you meet Brian you quickly notice two things — his humor and his humility. In May of 2025 his life changed in an instant. While helping friends with a construction project, he fell from scaffolding, shattering his clavicle, breaking several ribs and vertebrae, and puncturing a lung. “I was rushing that day,” he says. “I’ve always been a big advocate for safety — except for that Friday. And it cost me.” The accident left Brian with a long recovery. After weeks in the hospital and rehabilitation, he returned briefly to his parents’ home. But with his father battling leukemia and his mother caring for him, it was too much for them to manage. “They’ve got their hands full,” Brian says softly. “So DSS set me up here at Shelters of Saratoga.” | | | | At Shelters of Saratoga, Brian has found the structure and compassion he needs to rebuild. He credits the staff for their care and dedication. “Staff and my case manager go above and beyond,” he says. “You can tell they really care. This place doesn’t feel like a shelter. It feels like people are rooting for you.” | | | | | | | | YMCA
Togetherhood Supply Drive | | "This might be the largest donation we've ever received for Shelters of Saratoga!"
~ YMCA Volunteer
Togetherhood, the community action group coordinated by a group of Saratoga Regional YMCA member volunteers recently held a supply drive to help stock our pantry ensuring we can meet the basic care needs of our guests and participants.
Members of the Malta, Wilton, and Saratoga branches all pitched in to donate our most needed supplies. We are so grateful for their ongoing generosity. | | | | | | | | Rising Costs, Growing Need ~ and a Community That Cares | | | | Times are challenging for many in our community. As the cost of living continues to rise, more of our neighbors may be now, or soon, finding themselves struggling to make ends meet. We are preparing to meet those needs — offering meals, safety, stability, and hope to anyone who turns to us. But we can’t do it alone. If you’re able, please consider joining us in this effort by: ~ Making a donation to our Emergency Shelter, Supportive Housing, Outreach and Code Blue Programs ~ Organizing a food or supply drive with friends or coworkers ~ Volunteering your time to uplift our neighbors in need Your kindness today will make all the difference tomorrow. | | | | | | | | Community Gratitude We’re so grateful to Ballston Spa National Bank for their recent generous donation. Their continued support helps us provide essential services and hope to those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Together, we’re making a difference. We appreciate you for being a valued partner in compassion and change. | | | | | | It’s Getting Cold — Code Blue Is Now Open! | | | | When the temperatures drop, our neighbors need a warm place to stay and a caring community around them. Here’s how you can help: -
💙 Volunteer: Lend a hand at the shelter or bring some comfort to someone who needs it. -
🧤 Donate: Every little bit helps keep people warm, fed, and safe. -
📢 Speak up: Share this message and help spread the word. When people need food, safety, and compassion — you can be part of the community that shows up. | | | WHAT IS CODE BLUE?
Shelters of Saratoga operates the Code Blue program for Saratoga County. Code Blue is a New York State–mandated initiative that expands shelter services during winter weather when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Our program goes beyond the state’s basic requirements by offering supportive services that help guests address the underlying issues contributing to housing instability. | | | | | | | | | | Target Circle Community Giving - Reminder | | | | VOTE FOR US!
Once again, we are sharing the opportunity to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored by Target! Now through December 31st, you can help us receive a portion of Target’s donation by voting for us through the Target Circle program. Every vote matters and helps support our mission to transform the lives of our neighbors facing homelessness with supportive services, safe shelter, and a path to independence. As you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign! Thank you for your support—please share and spread the word, and don’t forget to thank Target on social media! | | | | | | ICYMI - Meet Our New Executive Director | | | | "Working together will be the hallmark of how we can continue to do our good work helping the underserved people in our community."
-Mary Feldman, Executive Director | | Shelters of Saratoga Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Feldman, M.S.Ed., as our new Executive Director. An accomplished nonprofit leader with a national record of success in fundraising, program design and strategic organizational growth, Mary brings a fresh perspective to guide our mission forward ~ building on the strong momentum already in place. | | | | | | | | | | Replacing misinformation with truth, compassion,
and data-driven solutions. | | | | We've teamed up with area agency members of the Saratoga North Country Continuum of Care (SNC523) to launch an educational campaign to combat common myths we hear about those facing homelessness. | | | | | | | | Our work would not be possible without the generosity of volunteers. From welcoming guests at the Emergency Shelter to providing support during Code Blue, volunteers are the heart of our mission. They offer more than time—they provide compassion, dignity, and connection for neighbors experiencing homelessness. We invite you to get involved: -
Emergency Shelter: Help create a safe, supportive environment year-round. -
Code Blue: Sign up to be part of our seasonal response team as the cold weather arrives. Your involvement ensures that every guest feels seen, supported, and cared for. Together, we can make a direct and lasting difference in people’s lives. | | | | | | | |
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