Diapers, Diapers, Diapers! Bank of America wanted to give back. And they sure did. They learned of Unity House’s Basics for Babies program and how, for young parents, meeting the basic needs of young children can be a challenge. Food pantries may not have on their shelves the items a baby needs. And vouchers for… more
Philanthropy Club at Emma Willard School Makes a Difference It’s a club, but runs sort of like a class in which students at the Emma Willard School make informed choices about how to make an impact in their community. For many at the school, it’s a chance to learn more about causes, issues that affect… more
Sewn with comfort, prayers and love Unity House was thrilled to receive a large donation of quilts from the Shenendehowa Quilt Project. The quilts will go to Sojourner Place, Unity House’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. The shelter is often in need of blankets, quilts, twin-size sheet sets, towels and toiletries. The quilts are part of a… more
Columbia High School Student on a Mission Shruti Kamat, a 15-year-old student at Columba High School is working toward her black belt in Tae Kwon Do, the culmination of a 5-year journey with Columbia Tae Kwon Do in Rensselaer. It takes years of training and practice to achieve black belt status. Along the way, students learn skills… more
The Unity House Food Pantry was serving hors d’oeuvres and fresh veggies on Tuesday. It was part of an effort to show how a household can put food pantry staples to good use. A bag of dried beans may be daunting to someone who has never cooked from scratch before, but with some tips and… more
April 27th marked the YWCA’s Expo and program to Stand Against Racism, bringing the community together to stand up to racism and work for racial justice. The program is a signature campaign of YWCA to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and… more
A Time of Renewal In many faith communities, spring is a time of rebirth. At Unity House, we see rebirth all around: whether it’s people getting back on their feet after a sudden loss such as a house fire, loss of income, or after seeking refuge from domestic violence, hope abounds when people are empowered… more
Good Neighbors The Old Brick Furniture Company is consolidating their business at their Albany location. It looks like exciting things are planned for their former Troy space, but before that could happen, they needed to clear out the showroom. That’s when they thought of Unity House. Old Brick donated several beds, box springs and bedframes to… more
Good Photography. Good Storytelling. Good Works. Have you seen “Troy Stories” on the web? Maybe you’ve seen the fabulous photography on Instagram, or the engaging stories on Facebook. Or maybe you’ve been to the website of Jesse Gardner, the Troy photographer and designer behind Troy Stories. Similar to ‘Humans of NY’ Troy Stories is localized to… more
It’s called a Run for Help in honor of two Capital Region women who lost their lives to domestic violence. Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki L. Hart died in separate instances at the hands of their batterers. For two area groups, the Run for Help and other events throughout the year help raise funds for… more