by Adrienne Parker | Aug 10, 2026 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
“I always knew I was different…” -Mia To fully understand Mia’s story, you have to go back to when she was 13 years old, living with her parents in Upstate New York. Her father served in the military and was frequently deployed. During one of...
by Adrienne Parker | Aug 10, 2026 | Education, News, Uncategorized
Allison and Casey are on a mission to meet people where they are, wherever they are. Meeting People Where They Are: Outreach as a Pathway to Stability For someone experiencing homelessness, asking for help can mean navigating many challenges at once. A person may be...
by Adrienne Parker | Jul 13, 2026 | Guest Stories, News, Uncategorized
“I couldn’t do this journey without him.” -Jashaad, on experiencing homelessness with his rescue dog, Declan Wherever there’s Jashaad, there’s Declan close behind—and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Jashaad adopted Declan, then named Buddy,...
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 | News, Uncategorized
Peg and Tony Mangano have been involved with Shelters of Saratoga since it’s inception in 1991. Tony and Peg ManganoShelters of Saratoga Hope Honorees 2026 Tony and Peg Mangano have dedicated decades of service to the Saratoga Springs community, particularly to...
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...
