People Who Make Life Better Andrea Foster While sitting with Andrea Foster of our Community Resources program, we were interrupted three times: one person needed access to the food pantry, a family needed to sign up for our Children’s Holiday Program, and a man who is currently homeless needed a decent pair of pants for… more
Are you or someone you know a New York State Employee? The SEFA Appeal is now open! Each fall, state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice by participating in New York State’s SEFA Campaign. SEFA stands for the State Employee Federated Appeal. The campaign offers state employees to elect a specific amount… more
For families facing food insecurity, Fall can be a stressful time. Access to a food pantry and community meals can be a lifeline to individuals and families facing food insecurity- when consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. Unity House is proud to partner with neighboring non-profits… more
Are you a federal employee? Federal employees and retirees can help people in need by participating in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Each fall, federal employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice by participating in the CFC: the official workplace giving campaign of the Federal Government. The CFC, like the SEFA campaign… more
Collaboration on Harm Reduction Through a collaboration between Unity House and Catholic Charities, the Project Safe Point van can be found at Unity House on Tuesday afternoons, from 2-4pm. Project Safe Point is a mobile van offering various services and support for active drug users. The van, an unmarked vehicle offering discreet services, will be… more
Easy Ways to Help Make Life Better Collect non-perishable food for the Unity House food and Basics for Babies Pantries. Needed items include: Protein like canned tuna/meat, peanut butter, and canned or dried beans. Grains like rice or pasta, boxed cereal or oatmeal, pasta sauce and cooking oils. Also, toiletries, including diapers in larger sizes…. more
The annual report, also called an Impact Report shows the financials of the organization and snapshots of some programs. The report is now available online. You can view the 2022 report below or download it here. We are happy to drop a paper copy in the mail to you. If you would like to receive… more
Inaugural Award Unity House will bestow the Founder’s Award on Regis Obijiski, a founder of Unity House. The award is both an homage to the spirit of the trio who founded Unity House in 1971 and recognition of those who work to move forward the conversation on human services, the non-profit sector and the needs… more
People Who Make Life Better Stefanie Bastien Stefanie Bastien is Unity House’s Director of Development and Communications. While she does not provide direct support to consumers of Unity House services, work in Development is very much a public facing role. The word development can mean many things. At Unity House, it means both promoting the… more
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 violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services for victim… more