Juneteenth Marks the Abolishment of Slavery in the US Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The June 19th holiday may seem new to some, but it’s long been celebrated in parts of the US and internationally. History of Juneteenth President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in… more
Alphabet Soup Retirement plans, like IRA for individual retirement account, can sound like alphabet soup. There are a lot of acronyms. If a person is at an age where they must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from a retirement account, like an IRA, one option to consider is making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD)…. more
Congratulations to Kate Koval Kate Koval is a steadfast volunteer at Unity House. She’s chaired the Board of Directors, worked on many committees, and has rolled up her sleeves to tackle all sorts of jobs. And that’s just at Unity House! So it was no surprise to learn Kate is among those chosen as Jefferson… more
The Unity House food pantry announces new, online ordering system for food pantry Guests who visit Unity House’s Community Resources program are often in need of groceries. Food insecurity, when a person or a family does not have access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality to meet their basic needs, is an… more
Uplifting Voices Unity House proudly recognizes Pride month, which commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, the tipping point of the Gay Liberation Movement. You can find local Pride events here and here and below are some of the events where you may see Unity House: IOOV BiPOC Pride Capital Pride Parade and Festival Downtown… more
Meeting people where they are is often the first step to helping to make a difference Unity on the Move is a mobile food pantry, a van filled with food and other necessities, with staff who can assist people. The van is a way to connect with those who need services, but can’t always get… more
Vital to Our Mission We consider volunteers vital to our success and are grateful for all they do. Much of what we do would not be possible without the help of so many people in so many different ways. Volunteers are important partners, and we are grateful. An Inspiration to Many Volunteers are an inspiration…. more
Creating Awareness and Working for Greater Inclusivity Unity House has long worked with children and families with children on the spectrum. A Child’s Place at Unity House has experts on staff who offer an array of services, both educational and occupational and physical, that benefit children of all abilities. April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness… more
An Easy Way to Transfer Funds, including your charitable donation Unity House can now be found on Venmo, a mobile payment system. To make a donation to Unity House, you must have the Venmo app, which you can find in the App Store. A Charity, Not a Business or a Person Look for Unity House,… more
A Child’s Place at Unity House Serves the Littlest Learners Unity House’s children’s programs and services go back to our founding in 1971. Parents needed childcare and help with children in need of services, like speech therapy and more. Today, A Child’s Place operates out of multiple sites, offering an array of services to families… more