Albany women helping Albany women First, this is not your grandmother’s Junior League. Yes, the Albany chapter of the volunteer group goes back to 1917 and the Junior League has evolved to be one of the largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world, spanning multiple countries. The non-profit Junior League today is as much about… more
Learn about the opportunities for and expectations of volunteers at Unity House. Volunteers are vital to our success. We are grateful for the many ways they help fulfill our mission. Whether it’s directly working with our consumers in a program, helping behind the scenes, working on a one-off project, cooking and serving a meal, stocking… more
Unity House is proud to help raise awareness of human trafficking, an issue that largely remains hidden despite heightened awareness around sexual harassment and sexual assault. Tackling the issue starts with acknowledging the problem that is human trafficking. Helpful information can be found at National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Below is helpful information taken from their site,… more
What would you do if Mrs. Claus called? You know the plot of every Hallmark Channel movie: busy city lady finds herself back in her (adorable) hometown despite her best laid plans. With the help of a local lumberjack/bookstore owner/newspaper reporter, she falls in love with hometown and sees her town, and him, with fresh… more
Consistent caring that is delicious We call her Bake Sale Superstar. For 7 years now she’s held a bake sale at The Sweater Venture in East Greenbush. Really, the kindness and the consistency is enough to give you hope for the future. Each year she plans, bakes and staffs a bake sale to benefit Unity House…. more
How much food can you tuck in a truck? Not just a rhetorical question, the folks at Rensselaer Honda tucked a TON of food into a Honda truck and delivered it just in time to Unity House. Their November food drive is a big help to the Unity House food pantry, which serves hundreds of families… more
Protecting victims of domestic violence from deadly force at home, at work, and in the community Many already know that the issue of domestic violence, often referred to as ‘DV’, does not discriminate. DV can affect anyone. But did you know that an abuser’s access to firearms makes it five times more likely a woman… more
Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Fall Newsletter is now available online. You can view it here: Unity House’s Fall 2019 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.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis helps prevent HIV As per the Centers for Disease control, pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at very high risk for HIV take daily medicine to prevent HIV. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV from sex… more
Q: What is the #1 most requested item in shelters? Bombas Giving Program was founded after finding out that the answer to the above question is “socks.” Bombas is based in helping the homeless community of the United States, their goal being to bring awareness to the issue of the lack of clothing in national… more