Interesting piece from NPR on HIV/AIDS, being diagnosed early and being diagnosed today. You can listen to or read this NPR piece at this link: Though Not a Death Sentence… Unity House’s Supported Housing Program has services for people living with HIV/AIDS. The program provides intensive, family-centered case management services to HIV infected and… more
There’s still time to help send a child to camp!
You can help send a low-income child to camp this summer! Campers are gearing up for great fun with Unity House’s free Traveling Summer Day Camp. We need your support to make this program available year after year. You can help by going to the “How to Help” section of our website and making a… more
Unity House staff and friends help Humane Society
Staff and friends from Unity House formed a team to support the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s annual ‘Paws in the Park’ event at Siena College. This fun day helps raise funds for humane society programming and raise awareness about the work of the humane society, notably their partnership with local shelters for victims of domestic violence…. more
Are you ready for the summer?!?
School is almost out and the Unity House Traveling Summer Camp is getting ready for an influx of kids. Since 1972, the free Unity House traveling summer day camp has provided opportunities for children to spend time outside, take trips to state parks and museums, to swim, to play ball, and explore the world around… more
Domestic Violence Services Program- all Paws on Deck!
Unity House will once again have a team of walkers- mostly dog walkers- in the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society’s annual “Paws in the Park” event. Scheduled for Saturday, June 27th on the campus of Siena College in Loudonville, this family-friendly event is a great way to raise funds for the valuable work of the humane… more
Class of ’58 Finds Long Lost Teacher
Before she was one of the founders of Unity House, she was a teacher. In 1958 Mary Jane Smith, then a sister in the order of St. Joseph named Sister Samuel Joseph, was teacher to the 8th grade class at St. Columbus in Schenectady. Mary Jane Smith left teaching in 1971 and she joined Regis Obijiski and Peter… more
Survivor of domestic violence shares her experience and hope
The Times Union’s 518 Life ran a profile on an inspiring woman who is a true survivor is every sense of the word. You can read more and see some of Daisy’s beautiful artwork here: http://www.timesunion.com/518life/article/The-Face-of-Domestic-Violence-6090274.php?cmpid=email-mobile
I Love Unity House Gala Photos!
Thank You!
The I Love Unity House Gala on February 13 was a success for Unity House programs and services. Unity House is grateful to the many sponsors, friends, supporters, guests and volunteers who made for a wonderful evening. Special thanks to our honorees, community heroes the Breslin Family and BBL Companies for making a wonderful night… more
I Love Unity House Gala a Great Night!
Frigid temperatures did not keep friends from celebrating our community heroes at the I Love Unity House Gala on Friday, February 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn- Troy. It was a wonderful night of food, dancing, an eye-popping silent auction, a raffle of a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry and all around good time in support… more