| November is Homelessness Awareness Month |
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Local businesses are coming together to turn everyday purchases into lasting change 
A HUGE thank you to these amazing businesses for dedicating a day of sales this month to Blue, the Color of Hope, our campaign to build a permanent Code Blue shelter!
Keep an eye on our social media pages & website as we announce participating businesses and their Give Back Days throughout November! ON DECK:
Friday 11/13- Broadway Coffee Co.
Tuesday 11/17- Bailey's (TRIVIA NIGHT, 7-9PM)
Wednesday 11/18- Druthers & Bibulous ...with more to come!
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| | Program Spotlight: NYS Medicaid Waiver 1115 Social Care Network |
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| The name may sound complicated, but the idea behind it is simple:
A person's health is about much more than medical care. The Social Care Network program is designed to address health-related social needs, recognizing that stable housing, access to nutritious food, transportation, and other everyday necessities all play an important role in someone's overall health. Through SCN, eligible Medicaid members can access services that may include case management, housing assistance, nutrition support, and connections to community resources. The program is particularly meaningful for individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, mental health challenges, or other circumstances that make achieving stability more difficult. At SOS, this initiative provides another opportunity to connect our neighbors with the resources they need to move forward. |
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| Read more about NYS Medicaid Waiver 1115 SCN on our blog. |
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| | SOS Partners with Upstate Thrift & Apparel |
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| | We're excited to partner with
Upstate Thrift & Apparel to turn your gently used clothing into community impact! Here's how YOU can help:
Gather your gently used clothing.
Drop it off at Upstate Thrift & Apparel.
Mention Shelters of Saratoga
when you donate! Every donation made in SOS's name helps generate financial support for our mission, providing safe shelter, essential resources,
and a path toward stability for
our neighbors facing homelessness. So clean out those closets, spread the word, and turn clothes you no longer need into hope for someone who needs it! |
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| | SOS Awarded People Helping People Award
by Sunmark Charitable Foundation |
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| | We are honored to share that Shelters of Saratoga received the People Helping People Award
at this year's Sunmark ICU Awards Day! A heartfelt thank you to the Sunmark Charitable Foundation for this recognition,
and to the thoughtful individual or community members who nominated us! This award is especially meaningful because helping people is at the heart of everything we do.
We are so grateful to be part of a community that believes in lifting one another up and
making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Together, we are making our community a place where hope lives. Congratulations to the other individuals and organizations who also received awards this year! |
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| | YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE And that is exactly what this group of kids showed us last week! It started with a message from their teacher and turned into kindness we will never forget. From creating social media posts, collecting donations, buying the supplies, all the way to hand delivering to our Walworth St location, these kids did it all! What an incredible way to get kids involved in supporting their community! Thank you Laura Eadon & crew for thinking of us We are so PROUD of your kids and cannot wait to see what they conquer next! Check out our TikTok for the full video! |
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| | Togetherhood YMCA Supply Drive |
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| A HUGE thank you to everyone who dropped off supplies at a Saratoga Regional YMCA branch during last month’s supply drive! We are so fortunate to be surrounded by such a kind, caring, and generous community! Your donations help us provide everyday essentials to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, reminding them that they are supported, valued, and never alone. This is what community is all about—neighbors showing up for neighbors! Whether it's donating supplies, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word, there is always a way to make a difference. We invite YOU to be part of that difference! Thank you to Togetherhood, the Saratoga Regional YMCA and everyone who continues to show us what it means to be a community that cares 🥰 |
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| | Building Hope: Construction Is Underway on Our Permanent Code Blue Shelter A new chapter is beginning for Shelters of Saratoga, and our community is
helping make it possible. After years of planning, determination, and community support, construction is officially underway on our new permanent Code Blue shelter at 116 Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs! |
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| | When we talk about construction, it's easy to focus on the physical progress:
the foundation, the walls, and eventually, the doors opening. But this project is about so much more than a building. It's about the person who will have somewhere safe to sleep on a freezing January night. It's about the individual who connects with a case manager and begins taking steps toward stable housing. It's about making sure that when someone in our community needs help, there's a place ready to welcome them. It's about building hope, dignity, and opportunity, one step at a time. As construction continues, we'll be sharing updates, milestones, and opportunities for our community to get involved. We hope you'll follow along and be part of this journey. Visit codebluesaratoga.org to learn more about the campaign, make a gift,
or find out how you can get involved. Cold nights need a permanent answer. Help us build it. |
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| | | Congratulations to Spa Catholic Student Council on a successful Socktober Dive! They surpassed their goal of collecting 600 pairs of socks and will be distributing them to local agencies, including SOS 🥰 Great work! |
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| | | SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SOS! The SOS Dad Cap is here! This soft, washed blue denim cap features the Shelters of Saratoga logo embroidered on the front and an adjustable back for a comfortable, one-size-fits-most fit. Hats are $25 and available for pickup only—shipping is not available at this time. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive a receipt with a scheduling link for pick up. |
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| Thank you for reading our November newsletter.
If you are ever interested in touring our shelters or learning more about our programs please connect with us: [email protected] or reply to this email. |
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| Shelters of Saratoga
PO Box 3089 | Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
(518) 581-1097 | [email protected] |
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