Voting Now Open for TU’s Capital Region Gives Contest! You can help your favorite local charity (hint, hint) win one of ten $10,000 packages of TU advertising, totaling $100,000 from the Times Union. You can find more details on the TU’s website, including stories of the work of some amazing local organizations. Check out the… more
A Warm Welcome Volunteers are vital to the fulfillment of the Unity House mission. Among the most dedicated of volunteers are those who serve on the Unity House Board of Directors. This dedicated team works individually and collectively to share their time, talent, and treasure. They exemplify the highest commitment to the people we serve…. more
Making a Difference Each year, volunteers and groups help at Unity House. Among the sites where we rely on helpers, are our main kitchen, our food pantry, our personal care pantry, and in ReStyle, the Unity House store. Leading up to Thanksgiving, volunteers often help in our food pantry, where we load in food from… more
Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Newsletter is now available online. You can view it by clicking Newsletter 2024. 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.
National Day of Giving puts focus on helping others #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become the antithesis of consumerism. The idea is to give of yourself to others. Folks have made charitable donations, helped raise awareness about causes near to them, volunteered, and organized clothing or food drives for area pantries and thrift stores…. more
Helping individuals and families with one-time, small grants The Deuteronomy fund was set up in 1999 by Mary Jane Smith and John Henry Lyons, social activists who wanted a way to help people with emergencies, large or small. The fund often helps with exceptional problems for which no other source of funding is available. The… more
Unity House Chosen for Month of November 2024 The Brunswick Hannaford has chosen Unity House as the charity for the month of November. This means for every Fight Hunger bag sold, Unity House will receive one dollar. The bags are part of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program. Many thanks to Hannaford for all they do!… more
Food Insecurity Spike Unity House has seen an increase in need from households facing food insecurity. Often, the people who come to us in need have jobs, but they don’t make enough money to meet their needs. Sometimes their paychecks put them just above the poverty level, so resources are not readily available. For this… more
In this case, the House in question is Unity House’s original site, 309 Eighth Street Unity House was founded in 1971. The original location was 309 Eighth Street in Troy, a property that has served many functions over the years. Thanks to Troy firm architecture+ the site was redesigned and renovated, turning the space back… more
Support Helps Garner Success Our supporters of An Evening of Unity House, a Cocktail Party with Purpose are incredible supporters who have stepped up and answered the call for help. We are grateful for their support and commitment to our mission. You can view a complete list here. It’s Not Too Late! If you’d… more