It was a posthumous honor when the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution honoring the late Mary Jane Smith at their February meeting. Ms. Smith, along with Regis Obijiski and the late Peter Callaghan founded Unity House in 1971 to serve people in need. The current programs and services on offer at the non-profit human… more
KeyBank Supports Unity House and Others KeyBank had a big announcement: the bank is donating 2 million dollars to Capital Region non-profits, Unity House among them. At Unity House, KeyBank’s support will go toward programs that address Food Insecurity. Not having adequate food to feed yourself or your children can be a chronic problem for… more
Empty Bowls: a grassroots movement to bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity Started in 1990, Empty Bowls is such a lovely idea that it’s easy to see how it has spread far and wide. The concept is a simple one: bring awareness to the issue of hunger through soup bowls. But not just… more
April 3, 2017 at Buchman Pavilion at Russel Sage College 65 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180 Shop the fab finds of ReStyle at this one-time pop up shop from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 3rd. Many thanks to the Women of the World 401 class!
Recognizing individuals who perform community and public service. The Jefferson Awards are presented at both the national and local levels. Martha Lasher-Warner will be honored locally at a recognition dinner on April 4th. Chris Burke, CEO of Unity House nominated Martha primarily for her service to victims of domestic violence, but there is so much… more
A mission to raise funds for Unity House! Albany Tango Society will be offering a tango lesson and dancing at Troy’s Christ Church on Saturday, March 11th. Members pay $15, non-members $20 & students $5 – all proceeds for Unity House! Many thanks to this fun group for supporting Unity House and sharing the beauty… more
Friends and Family of the Liza Ellen Warner Association are once again organizing a Take Back the Night Walk. This year’s event will be highlighted by the dedication of a Domestic Violence Memorial Bench in Onderdonk Park. This permanent memorial will be in memory of Liza Ellen Warner and all victims of domestic violence. You… more
Look for the Unity House Banner Proud to be among the sponsors of the 2017 season of Troy Central Little League. This year marks the 60th year for this great program that has been teaching and playing America’s Pastime since 1957. Opening Day Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, April 29th at Ingalls Park on 7th &… more
Budget Season in NY State Unity House is joining in the social media campaign to urge NY State Governement to raise the housing program rates for housing programs via the NY State Office of Mental Health. Providers need $28.5M more to provide quality care to consumers. By participating in the social media campaign, Unity House… more
The congregation at Christ Church at 35 State Street in downtown Troy will once again host a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit local organizations, Unity House among them. The event is on Friday, March 24th from 5:00- 8:00 pm. The dinner, a complete meal, is available for eat-in or take out. Tickets are $14 for adults. Children under… more
