Last week in April is about Survivors Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has brought awareness to achieving justice for all victims of crime. It’s a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement, memorialize crime victims, and honor survivors. NCRW was started by the Dept. of Justice’s Office of Victim… more
Meeting people where they are is often the first step to helping to make a difference Unity on the Move is a mobile food pantry, a van filled with food and other necessities, with staff who can assist people. The van is a way to connect with those who need services, but can’t always get… more
Creating Awareness and Working for Greater Inclusivity Unity House has long worked with children and families with children on the spectrum. A Child’s Place at Unity House has experts on staff who offer an array of services, both educational and occupational and physical, that benefit children of all abilities. April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness… more
An Easy Way to Transfer Funds, including your charitable donation Unity House can now be found on Venmo, a mobile payment system. To make a donation to Unity House, you must have the Venmo app, which you can find in the App Store. A Charity, Not a Business or a Person Look for Unity House,… more
A Child’s Place at Unity House Serves the Littlest Learners Unity House’s children’s programs and services go back to our founding in 1971. Parents needed childcare and help with children in need of services, like speech therapy and more. Today, A Child’s Place operates out of multiple sites, offering an array of services to families… more
Running (and Walking!) in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge Unity House has formed a staff team to participate in the annual competitive race known as the Workforce Team Challenge. Sponsored and hosted by CDPHP in downtown Albany, the race is a chance to come together, get outdoors, and run a fun course. Proceeds from the… more
Troy Youth make Public Art Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Team are inviting youth ages 10-17 years to join staff in designing and painting new community benches. The benches are to be public seating in the green spaces adjacent to the Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic Violence Services, located at 6 102nd Street in Lansingburgh. The… more
You can join us at TWO great events: Golf fore Unity House on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Schuyler Meadows. Register your foursome HERE. An Evening of Unity: a cocktail party with purpose on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Loft 433 Sponsorships available, contact Moira Geracitano at Events@unityhouseny.org or call (518) 274- 2607 x4135
For Valentine’s Day, consider a gift of kindness A gift to Unity House can be a way to show appreciation for the services people rely on. It can also be a way to send love to a special someone in your life. A Special Gift This year, instead of candy or flowers, make a gift… more
Among the Trailblazers Tabitha Dunn, Director of the Domestic Violence Services program at Unity House, has been named a 2024 Trailblazer by the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region. Tabitha Dunn first came to UH in 2001 to provide babysitting for children while their mothers attended counseling meetings. In her 2+ decades at Unity House,… more