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
Dedicating a month to Disability Pride creates awareness. A month dedicated to Disability Pride is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. It is in July because it marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society… more
Summertime means fun. Can you help a child enjoy a classic summer camp experience? Our summer camp is fully enrolled. Children (and their parents!) are looking forward to a great summer! Our program is called the Unity House Traveling Summer Camp in part because the fun never stops, and because they travel to each day’s… more