named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Code Blue Winter Shelter
Low-barrier emergency shelter operating November through April when temperatures drop below 32°F, providing nightly cots on a first-come, first-served basis for adults 18+ in Saratoga Springs
Emergency Shelter
Year-round shelter program at 14 and 20 Walworth Street offering 31 beds with 24-hour care, case management, and support services to help guests transition to independent housing
Health Home Program
NY State Health Home provider offering care management services to Medicaid enrollees with chronic health conditions, focusing on healthcare management and housing stabilization
Outreach Program
Street outreach providing food, necessities, and connections to services for people experiencing homelessness, including Medicaid enrollment and housing referrals
Supportive Housing
Permanent affordable housing program with 16 units offering case management and rent assistance for formerly homeless individuals
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 4 activities
- Conduct street outreach and engagement servicesEngages unhoused individuals on the streets through an outreach program that builds trust by providing food and necessities, then connects them to shelter, health care, Medicaid enrollment, financial assistance, and other critical services.
- Operate seasonal Code Blue winter shelterOperates a NYS-mandated low-barrier winter shelter program from November to April for Saratoga County, providing emergency housing when temperatures fall below 32 degrees; includes a dedicated facility secured at the former Grand Union Motel and plans for a permanent site.
- Operate year-round emergency shelter with case managementProvides a 24-hour emergency shelter at 14 and 20 Walworth Street with 31 beds in a sober, structured environment, offering individualized case management to support guests in achieving stable housing; 65% of participants successfully transition into housing, more than double the national average.
- Provide permanent supportive housing unitsOperates 16 permanent supportive housing units and additional scattered-site apartments (including 9 units on Ballston Avenue and multiple acquired units) for formerly homeless individuals, offering rent assistance and ongoing case management to support long-term housing stability.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver Health Home care management for Medicaid enrolleesProvides NYS Health Home care management services to Medicaid-enrolled individuals with chronic conditions through a partnership with Adirondack Health Institute, including benefits enrollment, behavioral health support, transportation to medical appointments, home modifications, and care navigation using shared referral and closed-loop communication systems.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce Crossroads podcast featuring shelter guest storiesProduces the Crossroads podcast to share personal narratives of resilience and recovery from individuals staying in the Emergency Shelter, promoting awareness and community connection.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.84M
Contributions & grants$4.14M86%
Program service revenue$232K5%
Investment income$62K1%
Other revenue$404K
expenses
Total expenses$2.14M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.03M
Cash$911K
Investments$1.15M
Liabilities$300K
Net assets$6.73M
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +118.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ANDREW FERRARA — DIRECTOR
- BETH PAYER — SECRETARY
- BEVERLY LAWSON — DIRECTOR
- EMILY FARNHAM — VICE PRESIDENT
- ERIC LAWSON — DIRECTOR
- JEFFERSON WEIDMAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE MCNEICE — PRESIDENT
- KENNETH HAY — TREASURER
- LEONA BECK — DIRECTOR
- LISA MITZEN — DIRECTOR
- PETER CAPOZZOLA — DIRECTOR
- PETER HOPPER — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD KLINE — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARY RATCLIFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Adirondack Health Institute Partner — Partner organization through which Shelters of Saratoga delivers NYS Health Home care management services.
- Albany Mission Partner — Partner organization offering shelter and support services.
- Amazon Partner — Partnered with Amazon to manage a public wishlist for streamlined in-kind donations
- Business for Good Partner — Engages with philanthropists and organizational leaders to support community solutions to homelessness.
- CAPTAIN Community Human Services Partner — Specialty provider for youth services in partnership with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Charity Navigator Government — Rated Shelters of Saratoga with a Four-Star Rating for organizational transparency and financial health.
- GuideStar Government — Recognized Shelters of Saratoga with a Platinum Seal of Transparency for public reporting and accountability.
- HHAP Government — Government funder that awarded funding to rehabilitate shelters and expand supportive housing.
- Healing Springs Partner — Substance use treatment provider collaborating with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Justice Center, New York State Government — Required to submit volunteer information to the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the NYS Justice Center.
- Lifeworks Partner — Service provider addressing food insecurity in partnership with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Mechanicville Area Community Center Partner — Service provider addressing food insecurity in partnership with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Partner — Collaborates with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to coordinate care and deliver social services to Medicaid members.
- Medicaid Waiver 1115 Social Care Network Partner — Community Based Organization partner in the Social Care Network program, providing screening, navigation, and direct services for Medicaid members.
- Mother Andersons Partner — Partner organization providing domestic violence and family shelter services in coordination with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Mother Anderson’s Partner — Partner organization offering housing or support services.
- Northern Rivers Partner — Provider of mental health services in collaboration with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Open Door Mission Partner — Partner organization providing shelter and support resources.
- Pillar of Hope program Partner — Corporate giving program enabling businesses to support Shelters of Saratoga's mission
- RISE Housing & Support Services Partner — Collaborates with Shelters of Saratoga on housing and clinical services, including operating a low barrier shelter in coordination with Code Blue and SOS programs.
- Saratoga Community Health Center Partner — Works with clinical staff to integrate healthcare services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Saratoga County Government — Secured land for Shelters of Saratoga to build a permanent Code Blue shelter.
- Saratoga County Addiction Services & Mental Health Partner — Provider of mental health and addiction services in collaboration with Shelters of Saratoga.
- Saratoga County DSS Partner — Referral partner for after-hours emergency assistance and social services.
- Saratoga Hospital Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers to address health needs of people experiencing homelessness.
- Saratoga Springs Police Department Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to safety and wellbeing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Saratoga Springs Public Housing Authority Partner — Housing services partner working with Shelters of Saratoga to support housing placements.
- Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care Coalition — HUD-sponsored collaborative planning body for federal homelessness funding; Shelters of Saratoga is an active member.
- Schenectady Mission Partner — Partner organization providing shelter and support resources.
- St Peter’s Hospital Partner — Substance use treatment provider collaborating with Shelters of Saratoga.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Case Management for Stabilizationmethodology: client-centered service deliveryBy offering individualized, goal-oriented case management—including budgeting and housing search support—clients achieve stability and transition to independent living because tailored services address personal barriers and build self-efficacy.
- Cross-System Coordination to Address Social Determinants of Healthmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy coordinating care across health care providers, Medicaid plans, and community networks, the organization reduces health inequities and prevents avoidable hospitalizations because addressing housing and social needs is integral to health outcomes.
- Housing First Modelmethodology: housing-firstBy providing permanent supportive housing without preconditions, individuals experiencing homelessness—especially those with chronic needs—can achieve stability and independence because housing is treated as a foundational prerequisite to recovery and engagement with services.
- Outreach-First Engagement Modelmethodology: meet-people-where-they-areBy meeting people where they are—through street outreach with food and necessities—the organization builds trust and reduces barriers to service engagement, because initial contact in a person's current environment increases willingness to accept housing and support.
- Targeted In-Kind Donation Modelmethodology: targeted_in-kind_donationsBy accepting only specific, needed items, the organization reduces logistical strain and ensures donated goods are useful and dignified, because targeted contributions align with actual client needs and reduce waste.