by sheltersofsaratoga | Jun 8, 2026 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
“I’m very kind-hearted. I care about people. I really love animals. I hate violence. I’m just a very peaceful person.” -David, resident David is soft-spoken, compassionate, and deeply thoughtful—the kind of person who never imagined he would...
by sheltersofsaratoga | May 4, 2026 | Guest Stories, Uncategorized
“I feel like I’m just starting to begin again.” That’s how Ivan describes this moment in his life. A client of Shelters of Saratoga over the past few years, Ivan speaks openly about a past shaped by instability, resilience, and hard-earned perspective. As a...
by info@sheltersofsaratoga.org | Apr 10, 2026 | Guest Stories, Uncategorized
Khalil’s story is shaped by the loss of connection and the end of his marriage, experiences that deeply affected his sense of stability and belonging. As his relationships shifted, he found himself navigating grief and isolation. His journey through Shelters of...
by info@sheltersofsaratoga.org | Mar 6, 2026 | Guest Stories
Julia greets the world with a gentle strength that’s hard to miss. The groundedness she carries today reflects a long road of heartbreak, survival, and steady work to rebuild her life. Born and raised in upstate New York, Julia’s world shattered at fifteen when a...
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....
