You can help with items our programs and guests need If you are a shopper, whether online or locally, you can help the people we serve. Check out our Wish List. We have more than one wish list, actually. What children need at A Child’s Place at Unity House is different from what adults need… more
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
For May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Unity House staffer Samantha Shipherd shares about meeting bicyclists on a mission. “I got your six” Often heard in the military, “I got your six” is a way of saying “I’ve got your back.” It comes from the days of air combat. Before there were sensors to show where… more
Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Newsletter is now available online. You can view it here: Unity House Spring 2022 Newsletter If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to you, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (518) 274-2633 x4133.
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
People who make life better Darkel Gerard knows Unity House. He’s been involved with Unity House one way or another for almost 20 years. A native of Brooklyn, Darkel now calls Lansingburgh home. He describes Unity House as a great place. “I love the people I work with.” Hi colleagues would say the same about… more
Troy Dance Factory to host Choreo Ball The Troy Dance Factory is a wonderful place. The classes, dance and fitness, are wonderful and it’s all to be had right in downtown Troy. Each year they host a Choreo Ball, usually held in The Arts Center for the Capital Region. Also each year, the group thinks… more
Collaborative Approach Meets Needs Best The focus of Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program is on creating a welcoming, safe space for all who need help in ending dating and domestic abuse. Their services are free, confidential, and voluntary. The team does amazing, often life-saving work due, in part, to their collaborative approach. It is… 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