Take Back the Night, marches at night aimed to focus attention on the issue of sexual violence, is happening in the Capital Region. For more information on an event near you, go to www.takebackthenight.org Locally, the Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner and The Niki L. Hart Memorial Children’s Fund will host a walk… more
Announcements
Family and Friends of Liza Warner set date for The Run for Help!
Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner are once again organizing the Run for Help. A 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness about the epidemic of violence in our community. Set for Sunday, June 7th at Goff Middle School in East Greenbush, NY, this family-friendly event will have a Fun Dash for little kids, a Youth… more
Cure Violence- Unity House to be part of community panel
Unity House is pleased to be part of a panel of community organizations and stakeholders to bring Cure Violence to Troy and surrounding communities. Cure Violence is guided by clear understandings that violence is a health issue, that individuals and communities can change for the better, that community partners and strategic partnerships are keys to… more
One Billion Rising a Success at Siena College
Siena College hosted Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program and other groups for their One Billion Rising event in February. A global movement to end violence against women and girls, the event drew individuals and groups from around the capital region to gather, sing, dance and network towards a common goal. Many thanks to Siena College… more
Spring is Springing!
Staff at Unity House’s Unity Sunshine Program are busy planning for the arrival of a very special rabbit! The Spring Bunny as he is known, will visit our Unity Sunshine Programs at the end of March and early April. Child development staff take this opportunity to focus on spring themes and fun traditions. You can… more
I Love Unity House Gala Photos!
Thank You!
The I Love Unity House Gala on February 13 was a success for Unity House programs and services. Unity House is grateful to the many sponsors, friends, supporters, guests and volunteers who made for a wonderful evening. Special thanks to our honorees, community heroes the Breslin Family and BBL Companies for making a wonderful night… more
I Love Unity House Gala a Great Night!
Frigid temperatures did not keep friends from celebrating our community heroes at the I Love Unity House Gala on Friday, February 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn- Troy. It was a wonderful night of food, dancing, an eye-popping silent auction, a raffle of a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry and all around good time in support… more
WAVE Club Makin’ a Splash
Have you heard of WAVE? Women as voices and educators is a school-based program to talk about violence in relationships, the value of healthy relationships throughout life, and empowering youth to make healthy choices. The Unity House Domestic Violence Services Program has worked with WAVE to focus on February’s Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month…. more
Community-wide Collaboration for Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
#ICanDoSomething On Thursday, February 12 Unity House’s David Warren of the Domestic Violence Services Program in Troy will join Gwen Wright, executive director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Lansingburgh High School students; their principal, Frank Macri; and other community members to highlight the state’s awareness and prevention efforts designed to… more