It’s just a tote bag, really. Granted, a really nice one that will last a decade or more, but still, how life-changing can it be? The tote is filled with small sundries one might need when travelling, when on the run, so to speak. It’s got soap, shampoo and conditioner. Maybe some deodorant, baby wipes… more
Working with United Way for children in need Remember how exciting it was to buy school supplies as September drew near? For families in need the exhaustive lists of school supplies can be just that- exhausting. There is often little room in the household budget for needed school supplies. Here’s where the Tech Valley Young Professionals Network of the Capital… more
Unity House is pleased to publish its Annual Report. The reports lists the financials of the non-profit, some program highlights for fiscal year 2016 as well as a comprehensive list of all donors to Unity House. Unity House Annual Report 2016 Many thanks to the extensive list of donors who supported Unity House in 2016:… more
Experienced Kitchen Professional Wanted Got knife skills? You could volunteer in the Unity House kitchen! Unity House’s dining room sees as many as 150 guests at a meal. The community meal is served each weekday and all are welcome. Unity House kitchen staff and volunteers strive to serve a nutrient-dense meal that is delicious and beautifully presented…. more
To Support A Child’s Place Join Unity House staff and friends at the Recovery Sports Grill at 235 Hoosick Street in Troy for a great night in support of A Child’s Place at Unity House. Stop in for dinner between 5-9pm, present your coupon to your server, and a portion of your bill will be… more
Unity House Store announces Summer Hours To better serve our customers, the hours of operation for ReStyle, the Unity House store, are as follows: Monday – Friday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm The store is closed on weekends. Donation Drop Off Hours will stay the same: weekdays, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. What items… more
Troy Record visits A Child’s Place at Unity House. Read Lauren Halligan’s article here. The visit was prompted by the recent name change of the program. Originally called the Unity Sunshine Program when it was established in the 1970’s, Unity House’s services for children have evolved to meet the growing needs of families with young… more
On Friday, July 14th staff and area service providers came together at Unity Houe’s Front Door for a community day. A fabulous lunch was prepared and served by the chef and staff at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, and other services providers had tables of information. On hand were resources from ACCESS- VR (vocational rehabilitation… more
New Name for Unity House Children’s Program Unity House’s childcare and special education programs will now be called A Child’s Place at Unity House. Formerly known as the Unity Sunshine Program, services for children date back to the early 1970’s when the founders of Unity House were responding to the needs of families in the… more
HCBS stands for Home and Community Based Services Unity House can provide long-term care services and supports in the home or community. These services can be: Education Support Services Empowerment Services-Peer Supports Family Support and Training Habilitation Intensive Supported Employment (ISE) Non-Medical Transportation Ongoing Supported Employment Prevocational Services Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Short-Term Crisis Respite Transitional… more