Need for volunteers

Mobilizing help while maintaining social distance Unity House’s food programs, namely prepared food that used to be served in our free, community dining room, and our food pantry, are still working hard to address food insecurity. But they’ve changed their ways. Instead of choosing foods off of the shelf, guests are asked to make an… more

A Child’s Place at Unity House

A Letter to families in light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) Please see below for a letter dated March 16 to families whose children receive services through A Child’s Place at Unity House. Dear A Child’s Place Families: In light of the current Coronavirus Pandemic, A Child’s Place at Unity House has made the decision to… more

Accessing Services at Unity House

Update related to public health: Unity House is not closed for those who need us. Our public spaces are accessible by appointment only. Call us at (518) 274-2607. We have modified delivery of services at the Front Door, Unity House’s community resource center at 2431 6th Avenue to reduce gatherings. Those needing food pantry, for… more

Albany Times Union piece highlights problem

Lack of funding for Human Services: it affects everyone You may think that because you don’t rely on human services, it doesn’t affect you. But it does. We all pay when needed services that address the essentials of life are underfunded. Three out of five workers qualify for public assistance and rely on the very… more

Public Safety in the time of coronavirus

Across Unity House programs and services, we are taking steps to better ensure the health and safety of our staff, consumers, volunteers, and guests. As we closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus, we are following the recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local authorities. Some steps we… more

I Love Unity House Celebration Luncheon: Success!

Event Honored Community Heroes Among Us Unity House was thrilled to honor community heroes at our annual I Love Unity House event. This year we celebrated with a luncheon and were blessed with a crisp February day. This year’s honorees were chosen for all they do to help their community and others: Stewart’s/Dake Family RPI/Dr…. more

What will you do with your extra day?

202o marks Leap Year February 29th is a bonus day on the calendar, one that comes along only every four years. This year, consider dedicating time to make A Leap of Kindness. Initiated by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce in 2016, the #LeapofKindnessDay has grown to include over 100 chambers nationwide, including the wonderful Rensselaer… more

Unity House on panel for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month Unity House was honored to be among community partners on a panel for Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January. Hosted at the University at Albany and facilitated by the UAlbany Students Stopping Trafficking of People, the event was sponsored by the New York State Interagency Task Force on Trafficking…. more

The Junior League of Albany: addressing food insecurity

Albany women helping Albany women First, this is not your grandmother’s Junior League. Yes, the Albany chapter of the volunteer group goes back to 1917 and the Junior League has evolved to be one of the largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world, spanning multiple countries. The non-profit Junior League today is as much about… more

Volunteer Information Sessions

Learn about the opportunities for and expectations of volunteers at Unity House. Volunteers are vital to our success. We are grateful for the many ways they help fulfill our mission. Whether it’s directly working with our consumers in a program, helping behind the scenes, working on a one-off project, cooking and serving a meal,  stocking… more