Wish Walk gets help from a great team The Northeastern NY chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation had a very special group involved in their Walk for Wishes: staff and friends from A Child’s Place at Unity House. Participation in the walk as part of Team Patrick is just one example of the community service that… more

KeyBank Helps Children The Albany location of A Child’s Place at Unity House received some much needed TLC. Weeds were weeded, plants planted, and mulch moved by a group of volunteers from KeyBank. They were a super help and after their hours of work the playground an surrounding spaces looked fabulous. A Child’s Place at Unity… more

Chilly Temps Can’t Stop Somebunny Spring is around the corner! No, it’s not the weather that tells us spring is coming. It’s the arrival of the Spring Bunny at Unity House! Each year the Spring Bunny visits children and teachers at A Child’s Place at Unity House. It’s a great time and the Troy Record was… more

Facebook Fundraisers Help Unity House Unity House the recipient of online support efforts. Q: What’s a Facebook Fundraiser? A: It’s a form of peer-to-peer fundraising. We’ve all experienced a request from a friend or a colleague for support of their participation in a charitable race or event. Facebook Fundraisers are the same thing, but the event is… more

A magical day at A Child’s Place at Unity House! Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age enjoyed a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick as he stopped by each classroom to wish good tidings and deliver books. Each child received a smile and a copy of the classic book, The Snowy Day by… more

Children at Unity House’s A Child’s Place Enjoy New Indoor Rock Climbing Wall Did you know that physical and occupational therapy for young children can sometimes be uncomfortable? That’s where the Adaptive Rock Wall is a great new feature in the Motor Room at A Child’s Place in Troy. Working on motor skills is key… more

Can Painted Rocks Change the World? We think so. Teachers and children at Unity House’s A Child’s Place embrace a unique project. Children will paint rocks that will be part of a project called, “Only One You”. The project is based on the children’s book, “Only One You” by author Linda Kranz. The book is the story of… more

To Support A Child’s Place Join Unity House staff and friends at the Recovery Sports Grill at 235 Hoosick Street in Troy for a great night in support of A Child’s Place at Unity House. Stop in for dinner between 5-9pm, present your coupon to your server, and a portion of your bill will be… more

Troy Record visits A Child’s Place at Unity House. Read Lauren Halligan’s article here. The visit was prompted by the recent name change of the program. Originally called the Unity Sunshine Program when it was established in the 1970’s, Unity House’s services for children have evolved to meet the growing needs of families with young… more

New Name for Unity House Children’s Program Unity House’s childcare and special education programs will now be called A Child’s Place at Unity House. Formerly known as the Unity Sunshine Program, services for children date back to the early 1970’s when the founders of Unity House were responding to the needs of families in the… more