Golf FORE Unity House!

Golf Registration is Full! Due to rainy weather and a sodden course, our May 5th Golf Tournament has been postponed to a later date. Questions? Please reach out to Events@UnityHouseNY.org   We proudly host our annual charitable golf tournament, made possible by our presenting sponsor, Brown & Brown. What: Golf FORE Unity House, presented by… more

Mary Jane Smith Day at Unity House: May 15th

Ways to get involved The late Mary Jane Smith was one of three founders of Unity House. In 1971, Mary Jane, Regis Obijiski, and Peter Callagahan founded the organization in response to the needs of people living in poverty. Even after she retired from Unity House, Mary Jane continued to support the organization in many… more

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

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

Basics for Babies

Campaign for Baby Essentials Babies in need. Truly our most vulnerable citizens. How can you help struggling families to provide for their infants and young children? Here are ways to help with Unity House’s Basics for Babies campaign: Give and See Your Donation Doubled Our longtime sponsor, Frank Pitts and everyone at architecture+ have pledged… more

International Women’s Day Panel

Join us at our Virtual Event! Join us for our annual event to mark International Women’s Day on Friday, May 7, 2025, at 10:30 am via Zoom. Unity House’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Team will be hosting an online panel on the impacts of education and prevention on domestic and sexual violence. Unity House’s… more

Save the Date for Two Very Special Events

Join us! May 5, 2025 Golf FORE Unity House, presented by Brown & Brown register HERE Schuyler Meadows, Loudonville, NY October 23, 2025 An Evening of Unity, a Cocktail Party with Purpose Loft 433, Troy, NY Contact Moira at (518) 274-2607 x4135  for more details or Events@UnityHouseNY.org

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Raising Awareness, Helping Victims Unity House is proud to help raise awareness of human trafficking, an issue that largely remains hidden despite heightened awareness around sexual harassment and sexual assault. Tackling the issue starts with acknowledging the problem that is human trafficking. Helpful information can be found at National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Below is helpful information… more

Tim Pascucci: Food and Nutritional Services

Making a Place Feel Like Home It was an interaction with a small boy that made Tim Pascucci, Unity House’s Director of Food and Nutritional Services, appreciate the challenges and rewards of feeding children: Tim was serving dinner at Unity House’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. He noticed one boy was not eating. The… more

Times Union Capital Region Gives

Voting Now Open for TU’s Capital Region Gives Contest! You can help your favorite local charity (hint, hint) win one of ten $10,000 packages of TU advertising, totaling $100,000 from the Times Union. You can find more details on the TU’s website, including stories of the work of some amazing local organizations. Check out the… more

#GivingTuesday at Unity House

National Day of Giving puts focus on helping others #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become the antithesis of consumerism. The idea is to give of yourself to others. Folks have made charitable donations, helped raise awareness about causes near to them, volunteered, and organized clothing or food drives for area pantries and thrift stores…. more