For Unity House’s Community Resources and Housing programs November is a busy time. November marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month. It’s when many people come to Unity House for more help- heating bills have arrived in mailboxes, bills are mounting and holidays are looming. A missed shift at work due to a sick child or… more
On Saturday, November 12th student volunteers will help host a pop up shop to benefit Unity House. A pop up shop is a temporary shop that seems to pop up out of nowhere. For the event on the 12th, it’s a place to buy some of the gently-used clothes, shoes and accessories found in ReStyle, Unity House’s store… more
In recognition of November being Hunger & Homelessness Awareness month, staff from Unity House’s CHAP program have organized a drive for new socks, underwear and bras for nearby shelters. CHAP, which stands for Community Housing Assistance Program, is just one of several supportive housing programs available through Unity House. CHAP provides housing case management services including… more
LEP = Limited English Proficiency How can you help someone if you don’t speak the same language? If are among the providers offering services to victims of domestic violence, you may be familiar with the challenges of communicating with someone who has limited proficiency in your native language. Check out this offering for providers of… more
November 16th the Official Date Unity House staff and volunteers are busy planning for one of our biggest annual undertakings: the Adopt a Child program that helps provide gifts to over 1,300 children across Unity House programs. This tremendous undertaking would not be possible without the support of the many individuals, families, churches, service organizations and… more
It takes a village In recognition of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month staff and friends from St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care – Troy donated two car loads of goods and personal care items to Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program. The St. Peter’s Health Partners Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance program was one of the locations hosting the… more
Uzma Popal joins Unity House as resident NOEP Coordinator. NOEP stands for Nutritional Outreach Education Program. The job of the Coordinator is to help people access needed benefits. The position is made possible through Hunger Solutions NY which offers free, confidential, one-on-one services that help hungry New Yorkers get nutrition assistance. NOEP Coordinators are based… more
How to help Host a drive for your local food pantry or shelter They Unity House food pantry is seeking pantry goods for Thanksgiving Food Packages. Or donate directly to the food pantry. Buying in bulk through our regional food bank makes a cash donation an efficient way to give. Collect needed items for shelter… more
CARES makes a Difference CARES is the consortium that brings area groups together to make a difference. Unity House is a proud member of the group, which recently gathered to plan for November’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. It’s a regular occurrence to share ideas on addressing the issue and meeting the needs of people… more
Want to volunteer and make a difference in your community? There are no shortage of opportunities. But sifting through those volunteer opportunities can be a challenge. United Way to the rescue! People wanting to volunteer can go to the United Way of the Greater Capital Region to view a comprehensive list of volunteer jobs in… more