Unity House Thrift Store benefits form sales and awareness Linda Styles Berkery’s book Reflections, a Wardrobe of Life Lessons, is not about clothes. The short book is a collection of 14 essays reflecting on personal experiences. The stories are told through the lens of particular pieces of clothing, weaving together memories and meaning into a… more
Addressing Food Insecurity Pantry by Pantry CAP COM and their members made a commitment to make food insecurity a priority. They kicked off a widespread initiative to collect needed items for pantries across the Capital District. This was not a “one-and-done” donation. Over weeks, CAP COM coordinated the distribution of non-perishable goods collected at branches… more
Creating a safe and caring classroom and school children and families. With the belief that parents are a child’s first teacher with school as a supportive partner, staff at A Child’s Place can better help children learn and grow. The Pyramid Model focuses on valuing children and parents as partners. Teachers want children to learn… more
Brunch lauding Women of Troy a great time Friday, March 8th marked International Women’s Day. It seemed no better day for a Women of Troy Brunch at downtown eatery, Nighthawks. The restaurant, which features amazing farm-to-table cuisine, hosted the brunch with Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program, whose walk-in offices are right across the street… more
Stitching with loving kindness The term ‘knitters’ does not do them justice. They are artists, really. When some of the “Chicks”, a knitters group based out of Glenmont, stopped by to drop off 4 shopping bags overflowing with 65 hand-knit items, we were blown away. These were not your average hats and mittens. The pieces… more
Troy Dance Factory to host 4th Annual 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… more
Pay for your craft online, come to party, and get crafty for a cause! The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner are hosting a craft bash fundraiser in support of Unity House’s domestic violence services program. Here’s how it works, guests on online to Fanny’s Farmhouse DIY Craft Parties, and register for the Family… more
Important program the only one nationwide honored with Roth Award Unity House’s Law Project started out to help victims of domestic violence with sometimes complex legal issues and recently earned important recognition and support. The nonprofit Mary Byron Project awarded the Unity House Law Project with a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 Unity House… more
Brunch marks International Women’s Month with local twist Friday, March 8th is International Women’s Day. Staff from Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program are teaming up with fabulous Troy restaurant, Nighthawks, to mark the day with a local twist. The restaurant will be open for brunch where they will celebrate the women of Troy (and… more
Instagram, the picture-oriented social media platform that is the most used social media among teenagers, is the latest tool in targeting youth. Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services team, which offers safe space to all victims of domestic and dating abuse, was inspired to set up a teen oriented social media channel during February’s Teen DV Awareness… more