Liza Ellen Warner Nikki L. Hart. These two young women were victims of domestic violence who died at the hands of their batterers. Friends and family, and those committed to addressing the issue of domestic and sexual violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services… more
Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer honored with Humanitarian Achievement Award Milinda Reed, COO of Unity House, has been chosen by Albany Law School to receive their Humanitarian Achievement Award for 2024. The Humanitarian Achievement Award, created in 2019, recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian contributions of an individual in the community who dedicates their time and legal… more
Community Boxes fill a Need Thanks to Capital Region Menstrual Health, which advocates for women’s health, Unity House and other sites have community boxes with free period products. The boxes are repurposed boxes that once vended newspapers. The pads, tampons, and pantiliners, sometimes referred to as feminine hygiene products, are free for anyone with a… more
Where Children of All Abilities Grow and Learn Together A Child’s Place at Unity House is proud to form a team for the Capital Region Buddy Walk. The Buddy Walk, set for Sunday, September 29th in Schenectady’s Central Park, is to raise awareness of, and support for, individuals with Down Syndrome. The Unity House team for the Buddy… more
Music! Vendors! Children’s Fun! This is a free event in recognition of October’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Join us outside the Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 6 102nd Street for our annual Community Block Party on Friday, October 4th, from 3-7pm for family-friendly fun. All are… more
Create a Legacy to Help People in Need According to studies, two thirds of Americans don’t yet have a will. They procrastinate on making estate planning. That’s where a month dedicated to the topic can help raise awareness and foster conversation. Creating a will can offer peace of mind and it can be empowering. One… more
New Crayons, Pencils, Notebooks Needed September is a time of renewal. A fresh start to a new school year. Many children, even those who may say they don’t like school, look forward to that first day back at school. School and the people there provide familiarity and routine. School also provides meals: the free or… more
Expanding opportunities through culturally responsive engagement A Child’s Place at Unity House is where children of all ages learn and grow together. Spaces for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age are fun and engaging. Children are integrated and classrooms are inclusive, where children learn by doing what they do best: play. In… more
Wonderful volunteers help out in so many ways Jack Conroy and his wife Kris have been long time supporters of Unity House. Jack has lent his expertise, serving on the Unity House board of directors, and the pair show up again and again. They are also pretty fun. Jack happens to be handy. He’s created… more
SUNY Albany Students Learn By Giving Students enrolled in SUNYA’s Private Philanthropy, Public Problems and Power class learned a lot in their semester with Dr. Susan Appe. The class researched philanthropy and focused on local issues and causes, ultimately donating $10,000 to Unity House, as part of the Learning by Giving model that the class… more