Safe Haven: noun. Designated area(s) to which one may be evacuated during an emergency. A bit of a technical definition for the valuable service the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society offers to beloved pets of victims of domestic violence. Their Safe Haven Program works with area shelters, Sojourner Place among them, to foster pets while their human companions… more
Foothold is a word you might associate with rock climbing: having a place to put your foot while you focus on moving up. If you don’t have good foothold…. well, you know what could happen. For Unity House, Foothold is the name of a software product geared toward human services agencies. What many don’t know is… more
Have you seen young children react when you bring out the African Drums? It’s joy, wonder and movement colliding to result in pure educational fun. At least that’s what it looks like when drummers and dance instructors from the African American Cultural Center visit children in the Albany location of the Unity Sunshine Program. The children, mostly… more
Do you or someone you know need care for your little one? The Unity Sunshine Program has openings for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The program has three locations to choose from: 435 Fourth Street in South Troy 21 First Street in downtown Troy 51 Phillip Street in downtown Albany Unity Sunshine is the program of Unity House that… more
Children at Unity House’s three locations of the Unity Sunshine Program, two in Troy and one location in downtown Albany, enjoyed fabulous June weather for Field Day. It was warm and sunny for the children’s outdoor play fest, Field Day, which has become an annual tradition for the school. There bouncy balls, hoppers, an obstacle… more
Maybe you see the Unity House banner at Troy Little League every weekend. Perhaps you ate a hot dog cooked up by Unity House at the recent Freedom Fest at the Sanctuary for Independent Media in North Troy. Or maybe you saw Unity House march in the Memorial Day Parade. No matter where you spotted… more
Do you post reviews online? It seems to be the ‘in thing’ now to leave a review for restaurants, services and places online. These can be helpful to those who come along after you, to those looking for the same thing you did. But have you ever seen a review of a Domestic Violence Services program?… more
Unity House will say a sad farewell to Bruce Clarkson-Hendrix as he moves his family to Buffalo. Bruce has worked at Unity House since 1997, mostly in Housing Support Services. Bruce has worn many hats during his time with Unity House: he ran the Safety Zone – a drop in support center for at risk youth,… more
Unity House among awardees who can offer help Living with HIV/AIDS can present many challenges. Adults living with the condition are at greater risk for poverty, eviction and domestic violence. Yet programs that address these risks can encounter difficulty because programs designed to help are often siloed. Having programs each in their own silo – sometimes for good reasons such… more
Unity House will welcome PetFlow to The Front Door where the pet food delivery company will make a donation of pet food to the Unity House food pantry. The donation comes via our community partner, the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society. Pets face food insecurity too. Along with diapers, pet food is one of the most… more