Our history
From temporary shelter to a permanent place of hope.
Code Blue provides safe cold-weather shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness in Saratoga County.
30+ Years
A community committed to helping neighbors
- For more than three decades, Shelters of Saratoga has provided shelter, outreach, housing, and support services to people facing homelessness in Saratoga County.
2013
St. Peter’s Church, South Broadway
- The death of Nancy Pitts led to a collaborative effort between the City of Saratoga, faith-based groups, and nonprofits to establish a Code Blue shelter.
- SOS served as the program’s fiscal agent from 2013-2015.
2014-2015
Salvation Army, Saratoga Springs
- The Code Blue Steering Committee selected SOS as the lead agency.
- Steering Committee members joined the SOS Board.
2016
Soul Saving Station Church & Presbyterian New England Congregational Church
- Due to increased demand, an overflow shelter was opened at Presbyterian New England Congregational Church.
- Executive Order 151: Governor Andrew Cuomo signed EO 151, mandating assistance for homeless individuals during severe winter weather.
- The state allocated funding to local social service districts to support Code Blue programs.
- SOS formalized its partnership with Saratoga County to fulfill the state mandate.
2019
4 Adelphi Street & Woodlawn Ave Overflow Shelter
- SOS relocated Code Blue to 4 Adelphi Street, investing $120,000 in renovations (without commercial kitchen facilities).
- Overflow shelter space at the former Public Health building on Woodlawn Ave was used as needed.
2023
120 South Broadway
- The lease at 4 Adelphi Street ended after the 2022-23 Code Blue season.
- SOS secured a lease at 120 South Broadway (former Spa Motel) and modified the space to shelter 75 people for the 2023-24 season.
2024
Permanent Shelter Agreement
- Saratoga County finalized a land purchase and agreement for SOS to build a permanent shelter at 96-116 Ballston Ave.
2025
Future Planning
- A Capital Campaign begins to fund the permanent shelter project.
2026
Groundbreaking Ceremony
- On October 1, 2026, public officials, members of the SOS Board, campaign supporters, and SOS staff gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction for the permanent shelter.
- SOS’s Code Blue Capital Campaign enters its public phase.
a new beginning starts here