by sheltersofsaratoga | Jan 8, 2026 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
“I know what it’s like to stay outside, to lose things, to start again. Sometimes what people need most is someone who understands that.” -Chris, employee & beneficiary- When Chris first arrived at Shelters of Saratoga in 1999, he was eighteen and newly...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Dec 3, 2025 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
Shelters of Saratoga helped me learn how to live my life. - Jadus Before coming to Shelters of Saratoga, Jadus had already endured more than most, including a history of abuse. “It’s been very traumatic,” she says. “I have a lot of PTSD from childhood and my twenties....
by Mahadhi Walker | Dec 3, 2025 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
Photo credit: Eric Jenks Twelve years ago, on a biting winter day, our city suffered a loss that would forever change its conscience. Nancy Pitts, a 54-year-old waitress and mother of two, froze to death on the steps of the Saratoga Senior Center. Her death was not...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Nov 6, 2025 | Guest Stories, News
“Shelters of Saratoga gave me the chanceto start over.” - Brian 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,...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Oct 7, 2025 | Education, Guest Stories, News
“People come from all walks of life. They need help while they work on daily living skills, find housing, or get back on their feet. We offer that support, and it makes a difference.” -Carrie Ann Carrie Ann Myers brings a wealth of experience and a deeply...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Sep 4, 2025 | Guest Stories, News
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without Shelters of Saratoga. They gave me stability, dignity, and the space to rebuild. That foundation changed the trajectory of my life.” -Theresa Theresa Taylor arrived at Shelters of Saratoga with nothing but the clothes on her...
