Annual Toy Drive with a Twist Helderberg Meadworks, with a tasting room in downtown Troy and a site in Esperance, NY, is again hosting a Zombie Prom to benefit survivors of domestic violence. It’s a well-timed event since October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year the Helderberg Meadworks, which specializes in making honey wines,… more
You can help! We love shopping local, but sometimes only the world wide web will do. When that’s the case and you find yourself shopping online, you can help by checking out a charity’s online Wish List of needs You can check out our Amazon Wish List. We have more than one wish list, actually…. more
Our signature fundraising event will be An Evening of Unity, A Cocktail Party with Purpose where we will honor Walter Thorne and John Baackes, exceptional individuals who help make life better. Founders Award: John Baackes, Chief Executive Officer of L.A. Care Health Plan John Baackes became acquainted with Unity House early on, when he was introduced… more
Choose Unity House Federal employees and retirees, as well New York state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice through the State Employee Federated (SEFA) Appeal or the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). People have the opportunity to elect a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay or as a one-time… more
So Much Fun! MVP Health Care hosted the Fall Festival at A Child’s Place. The festival is for the children and families at A Child’s Place at Unity House, which has multiple locations, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Fall Festival featured pony rides, bounce houses, crafts & snacks, a… more
Twenty Things You Might Not Know about Dave Bach Dave Bach is the CEO of Unity House. Dave was recently featured in the the Albany Times Union. The column is a regular feature, run by the TU’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette who writes about trends and does lifestyle rtabieporting. You can read the full list of… more
Liza Ellen Warner Nikki L. Hart. These two young women were victims of domestic violence who died at the hands of their batterers. Friends and family, and those committed to addressing the issue of domestic violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services for victim… more
Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer honored with Humanitarian Achievement Award Milinda Reed, COO of Unity House, has been chosen by Albany Law School to receive their Humanitarian Achievement Award for 2024. The Humanitarian Achievement Award, created in 2019, recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian contributions of an individual in the community who dedicates their time and legal… more
Create a Legacy to Help People in Need According to studies, two thirds of Americans don’t yet have a will. They procrastinate on making estate planning. That’s where a month dedicated to the topic can help raise awareness and foster conversation. Creating a will can offer peace of mind and it can be empowering. One… more
Wonderful volunteers help out in so many ways Jack Conroy and his wife Kris have been long time supporters of Unity House. Jack has lent his expertise, serving on the Unity House board of directors, and the pair show up again and again. They are also pretty fun. Jack happens to be handy. He’s created… more