New Leadership Last year, when Chris Burke announced his plans to retire, the all-volunteer board of directors at Unity House swung into action and started an extensive search for a new Chief Executive Officer. On Thursday, the board announced our new leader, David L. Bach. About our new CEO David served as Associate Commissioner of… more
Focus is on Pre-Schoolers at sites and School Age children at Community Resource Center Summer Fun Bags for school age children School age children need options. That is why our summer fun bags were a hit with parents and kids alike. Each bag, usually a cinch sak, contains fun and educational materials for kids. They… more
Unity House’s committed Board of Directors are not just the ultimate volunteers, they are a deep bench of expertise. Michael DiAcetis loves spending time with his family, eating barbecue, watching basketball, and daily walk with his pups. He works at National Grid, where he seems to wear many hats, all about people and connections. We… more
Unity House has put together a team to walk in the 2022 Troy/Rensselaer CROP Walk, sponsored by TAUM (Troy Area United Ministries.) CROP Walks are community events dedicated to ending hunger at home and abroad. The Troy/Rensselaer CROP Walk will be on Sunday, May 1st. Want to join our team or make a donation to… more
Whitney On Wheels brings healthcare where it’s needed Unity House’s community resource center at 2431 6th Avenue in Troy is pleased to welcome the mobile health unit from Whitney Young. Called Whitney on Wheels, or WOW for short, the mobile unit is on site the 2nd Friday of each month, from 11 am to 3:30…. more
One child, one community at a time Kiwanis has a big mission: improve the world. It sounds daunting but local chapters take it in stride, focusing on what they can do where they are, with neighbors and each other. We get to see this up close through the various Kiwanis chapters that help Unity House,… more
Meet Claudette Senior: Director for front line program Claudette Senior is the Director of Community Resources. She comes via our Domestic Violence Services program where she has worked with survivors of domestic and dating abuse. Claudette brings to her new role decades of human services expertise. Community Resources is based out of Unity House’s Front… more
SEFCU donates thousands of coats to area agencies like Unity House that provide direct service to people in need. Coats are among the most requested items when people come to Unity House in need or in crisis. While we may have coats on hand, it’s often a challenge to match up the right size with… more
A Note of Thanks The year 2021, like the year before it, had challenges for everyone. At Unity House, the people we serve often come to us in crisis. We work to address the crisis at hand and work toward stability. We strive to do this work while having respect for each other and honoring… more
Kicking off Awareness Month with free block party that honors community collaboration October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Among other outreach events, the Unity House Domestic Violence Services program will host a Community Block Party. This free event will take place on Saturday, October 9th on Union Street in Troy, NY. Union Street is adjacent… more