Help Bring Holiday Joy to Children in Our Community Through Unity House’s 2025 Holiday Program Every child deserves a little magic during the holidays—and thanks to generous people like you, Unity House is making that happen for over 1,500 children in our community. Our Children’s Holiday Program brings smiles to kids of all ages through toys, games,… more
The holiday season is a time of warmth, reflection, and giving. It’s when we gather with loved ones, share meals, and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. But for many of our neighbors, this season also brings quiet worry—about how to afford groceries, how to provide a holiday meal, or how to make… more
Our signature fundraising event, An Evening of Unity: A Cocktail Party with Purpose, on October 23, 2025, will honor Carol Gardner, Pat Harrington, and Tracie Killar, each exceptional individuals who helps make life better. Founders Award: Carol Gardner and Pat Harrington Pat and Carol have been friends since they met at nursing school in the… more
Help is Available Unity House partners with Hunger Solutions NY to have a dedicated Coordinator to help individuals and families facing food insecurity access SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. New York’s Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) is a nationally recognized model for SNAP outreach. Karen McKenzie, our NOEP Coordinator, can answer questions… more
An Evening of Unity: A Cocktail Party with Purpose Join us at our signature fall fundraiser on October 23, at Loft 433, atop Troy’s Hedley Building. It will be a great evening! We’ll bestow our Founder’s Award and Community Hero Award upon three very special individuals. Join us! You can purchase your tickets or join… more
Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Newsletter is now available online. You can view it by clicking Spring Newsletter If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to you, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (518) 274-2633 x4133.
Juneteenth Marks the Abolishment of Slavery in the US Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The June 19th holiday may seem new to some, but it’s long been celebrated in parts of the US and internationally. History of Juneteenth President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in… more
New Storefront Location for the Unity House Store ReSytle offers clothes, shoes, and accessories to shoppers. Some of the items are gently used. People with emergency needs can obtain a voucher and pick out items for free. Since 2013, ReStyle has been located at Unity House’s Front Door, but it’s scheduled to move to a… more
Call and Inquire about Eligibility Unity House has always offered services to people living with HIV/AIDS. If you or someone you know can benefit from our services, please call us for a confidential conversation: 518-274-2607 ext. 4177
WAC: Women Artist Community Recently, a group of women convened a Winter Salon in Cohoes, NY. The idea was for women artists to share their work in an informal setting to support each other in their right to self-expression, build connections, and overcome their underrepresentation in traditional art venues. And so began WAC, or Women… more