Last week teams across Northern Rivers celebrated a well-deserved Workforce Appreciation Day! Every person who works for our organization is instrumental in providing the excellent care, service, and leadership we are known for. Thank you so much to our teams for your dedication. 💙💚

there's water falling from the sky does this have anything to do with that Rapture thing

Shana Tova to all those who celebrate!

We were gonna make a joke about how dusty the campus is during this extended drought but we figure our readers might not dig dry humor.

FRONT PAGE: Health insurance in NY State is getting more costly. What’s to blame? https://bit.ly/46r1ydF

We're back with another #ThankfulThursday shoutout to the incredible team at Next Step Federal Credit Union who recently donated backpacks full of school supplies for our students! We are so grateful to be part of communities that continue to show up and support the kids we serve.

We celebrated the opening of a new location for our HOPE and SATP prevention programs in Schenectady today! These programs are so impactful, and it is great to be able to provide new updated spaces for them to continue to do their good work and serve Schenectady County.

The mental health system in NYS is under incredible pressure, and many experts are looking to develop solutions to benefit New Yorkers. Glenn Liebman from MHANYS talks about one such plan on The Capitol Pressroom with David Lombardo. capitolpressroom.org/2025/09/16/i...

Today is Voter Registration Day! Register to vote today and make your voice heard. You can register online, in person or by mail. Learn more about qualifications and how to register here: elections.ny.gov/voter-regist...

If you've been following along – some of our kids from Schenectady are riding their way into Autumn by continuing the Erie Canalway Bike Challenge! Join us in cheering these kids on as they keep working towards this impressive goal.

Huge thanks to our friends at Broadview Federal Credit Union for featuring Northern Rivers in WTEN’s Community Corner! Their continued support means the world to our team and the families we serve. #CommunityCorner #nonprofit #NorthernRivers

Are you seeking professional development or need CEUs? Our expert training team at SATRI offers high-quality, affordable courses perfect for those in Human Services. Explore our current course offerings and sign up today: www.northernrivers.org/continuing-e...

Learn more: www.northernrivers.org/mobile-crisis

Our team is helping students start the year off right with a mental health station set up at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School block party in Schenectady last week! They shared important resources, information, and encouragement for students to prioritize their mental health this year!

"Wait, NYS doesn't adequately fund Human Services?"

Give the gift of life by donating blood! Join us for an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the SATRI building on 60 Academy Road and help save lives! Here’s how you can sign up: Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: NorthernRivers

Talking advocacy for the upcoming NYS budget cycle and we think we might need a celebrity spokesperson to make the case for Human Services.

Welcome back to school to all students across Northern Rivers campuses! We are so excited for all the fun and learning that's going to happen this year. And thank you to all the staff and bus drivers who welcomed our students this morning. Let's make this year the best one yet!

We have been nominated for KISS 102-3's Serving the Deserving contest sponsored by Broadview Federal Credit Union! You can vote for Northern Rivers to win a lunch for our team provided by Bowled Co. at the link below. Good luck to our fellow nominees! kiss1023.iheart.com/promotions/s...

Our kids had an in-tents last few days of summer vacation camping at Moreau State Park!

It's back to school season and our Family Resource Center in Albany is helping students start the year off on the right foot with free backpacks, haircuts and braiding, art therapy, financial literacy classes, photos, games, service navigation, and music classes!

It's #ThankfulThursday and we wanted to say a big THANK YOU to our partner and friends CDPHP! They provided instrumental support for our new aquatic center, helped put on our annual student art show every year, brought the energy to our trivia competition & golf tournament, along with so much more.

The approaching change in seasons got you thinking about making a change for yourself? Step into fall with a new career at Northern Rivers. We are hiring: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...

In lieu of gifts, the couple requests donations be made to Northern Rivers (probably)

When you give to our Head Start Baby shower you are providing needed supplies for children who are experiencing poverty. ​This campaign runs until the end of August so there are only a few days left to give! You can purchase off of our Amazon wish list to donate: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/nor...

MFW I realize it's the last week before school is back in session... but really we can't wait to see our students again.

Proud to announce our rebrand and new logo!

If like Millie Bobby Brown you're an adoptive parent, our Permanency Resource Center offers support and connects you with life-changing resources. Learn more: www.northernrivers.org/adoption

We're so thankful for the help of these volunteers from @albanylaw.bsky.social's Lean Into Success program who showed up ready to work last week in the 90-degree heat! Best of luck to all of these students as they start the semester!

Generally we think investing in journalism is a good thing...

We were thrilled to celebrate our Early Head Start graduation last week, as 48 of our students are moving on to pre-k! The joy and love are so clearly seen at these events and it's all thanks to the hard work of teachers, staff, and parents who make it possible.

Will pieces of the Central Warehouse be collectible like slabs of the Berlin Wall? @caseyseiler.bsky.social

Head start supports not only children, but also their parents! Please consider helping us provide needed supplies so we can continue to support whole families. Click the link below to go to our Amazon Registry and purchase directly from our wish list: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/nor...

Always the best dressed around - our CEO Bill Gettman kept the tradition going and capped off the first summer in our new aquatic center at Northern Rivers by jumping in the pool in his suit!

Check out this article highlighting the amazing work of our friend Batman, from the RED Bookshelf! The RED Bookshelf is one of our partners at the Family Resource Center and we love working with them! www.timesunion.com/books/articl...

Last week our school in Albany hosted an art therapy session with I2Evolve Art Studio for the students. We loved partnering with I2Evolve on this Clay Metamorphosis workshop which offered more than just a creative outlet—it provided a therapeutic space for growth, reflection, and connection.

Consumer prices are up 2.7% over the past year, local utility prices are about to go up by about 30%, and in unrelated (ahem) news the average salary of a Human Services worker in NYS is $40k, with flat growth since 2000.

This #ThankfulThursday we wanted to shoutout our corporate partner KeyBank who has provided continuous support for our mission! We would not be able to do this work without our partners.

We thought New Scotland would have more tartan.

Help us support Early Head Start by donating to our Baby Shower fundraiser: www.northernrivers.org/baby-shower ...we're team Conrad btw

We’re strengthening our mental health services in Rensselaer County by locating our Mobile Crisis Response team inside Troy Police Department headquarters. That means faster response times and even better collaboration when individuals are experiencing an emotional or behavioral health crisis.

Check out our SATRI Training courses in September! Whether you're seeking professional development or need CEUs, our expert training team offers high-quality, affordable courses perfect for those in Human Services. Explore our current course offerings: www.northernrivers.org/continuing-e...

Head Start has given children and families so much, will you give to Head Start today? We are hosting a virtual baby shower to provide needed supplies for those in our Early Head Start Program. You can support by purchasing items here: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/nor...

Join us in congratulating our friend Charles "Grampa Charles" Stern for being honored with a Community Service Award from the @timesunion.com for his volunteer work with our Early Head Start program! Read the story here: www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Congratulations to our CEO, Bill Gettman, for being recognized as an honoree in City & State NY's Above & Beyond: Social Services list! We wanted to thank Bill and all the honorees for the dedication and hard work they put in for the children and families of New York.

Teeing off for a great cause, our annual golf tournament at Normanside Country Club was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone whose hard work made this event possible and to all who came out to support our work and mission. It wouldn’t be possible without you!

We were thrilled to welcome a group of great ‪Albany Police Department‬ recruits to our campus yesterday for a tour and a friendly game of our favorite game - kickball! It's so great to connect with those who serve our community! @mayorsheehan.bsky.social

Oh how we love this photo.