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Unity House Helps Parents Provide Gifts to their Children through Santa’s Workshop

WHAT:           Parents receiving services through Unity House’s Street Ministry Program will have the opportunity to visit Santa’s Workshop and select Christmas presents for their children.  The annex at Unity Sunshine Program II has been transformed into Santa’s Workshop, complete with decorations, new toys, a wrapping station and cookies.  This year, Unity House will provide presents to more than 1,000 families through its agency-wide Adopt-a-Family Program, which relies solely on private donations from individuals, businesses, churches and other organizations.

WHEN:           Tuesday, December 22

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Santa’s Workshop at Unity Sunshine Program II

                        2247 Thirteenth Street

                        Troy

WHY:             For many families, the gifts Unity House provides through the Adopt-a-Family program are the only presents they will receive this holiday season.

About Unity House

Since its inception in 1971, Unity House has grown to meet the increasing needs of those living in Rensselaer County and surrounding communities. Providing crisis intervention, advocacy, skills teaching, information, resources, encouragement and support, Unity House continues to help disadvantaged people lead productive and healthy lives.  For more information, please call 518.274.2607 or visit www.unityhouseny.org.

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