by sheltersofsaratoga | Feb 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
5 Williams Street plans will not proceed There has been recent media coverage regarding the City of Saratoga Springs and Shelters of Saratoga. We have been working with the Mayor’s office and the City Council regarding how best to re-purpose the Saratoga Senior Center...
by Molly Hicks | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
A story of Paul Bossford – Part II “I got mad. I’m bipolar, I lost control… My wife at the time thought we were supposed to be perfect. Smile every day. I lost my wife… I still love her. And I love her parents. I love her sister – they were great people. So, I...
by Molly Hicks | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
A story of Paul Bossford “Whoever said lightning never strikes the same spot twice – that’s a lie.” February 2021, I was assaulted at work. The guy beat the hell out of me. I haven’t been able to work, I got neuropathy in both feet. It’s going up my shins – I...
by Bo Goliber | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Photo: Dennis Yusko, Times Union I wrote the following story in December of 2012, when I worked at Franklin Community Center. I was so moved by my interaction with Nancy and her story, that I wrote down the words from my heart to properly reflect upon it. Nothing...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
54-year-old Gary is a talented chef, father of 8, and devoted son. When you meet Gary, his smile lights up the room. He’s humble, kind, and funny. Gary earned an associate’s degree in accounting, but fell in love with the restaurant industry, where he’s spent...
by sheltersofsaratoga | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Imagine being cold, out in the elements, and without access to shelter. Prior to the Code Blue winter shelter opening in 2013, this was a reality for hundreds of people in our region through the winter months. Plus, a third of Saratoga County households struggle to...
