World Down Syndrome Day is March 21

Numbers are Symbolic World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, which is the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year. Down Syndrome is caused by the triplication (or trisomy) of the 21st chromosome. Promoting Awareness, Increasing Support World Down Syndrome Day was created to promote awareness and increase support for people with Down… more

NBT Steps Up

  Making Life Better Our friends at NBT Bank took time at their recent LEAD 2025 Conference to make social-emotional enrichment kits for A Child’s Place at Unity House. Each of our preschoolers received a fun, educational kit. We are so grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to our community. Thank You, NBT!

CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge

Unity House Among Charities and Runners CDPHP’s annual Workforce Team Challenge is a beloved annual event and the largest running event in the Capital District of New York. The event is organized by and serves as the major fundraiser for the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC). This year, Unity House and Girls on the Run… more

Become a Sustaining Giver

Setting up a Recurring Donation is Easy As a monthly or quarterly donor, you are helping make life better. You’ll help address the many unmet needs we see every day at Unity House. You’ll help us fulfil our mission of enhancing the quality of life for people living in poverty, adults with mental illness, victims… more

Unity House Annual Report 2023 Available Online

The annual report, also called an Impact Report shows the financials of the organization and snapshots of some programs. The report is now available online: you can download it here. We are happy to drop a paper copy in the mail to you. If you would like to receive a hard copy, please call or… more

Honor a Special Valentine with a Special Gift

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

Unity House awarded Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant

Vital Funding for Unity on the Move, our Mobile Food Pantry and Resource Connector Unity House has been selected as a 2024-2025 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This grant will enable us to keep our mobile food pantry on the move, providing critical services for those who need it most. In turn, we… more

Thank you!

  1,500 Children! On behalf of the many families YOU helped us help this holiday season, thank you. Each year we assist families in need by providing new toys and necessities for children of all ages, across all Unity House sites and programs. It’s an amazing undertaking that would not be possible without LOTS of… more

December Hours

Walk-in Sites Closed Two Days Our two walk-in sites, The Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic Violence Services and The Front Door at 2431 6th Avenue, will observe the following schedule: Wednesday, December 25: Closed in observance of Christmas Thursday, January 1: Closed in observance of New Year’s Day Please note that on December 24 and… more

New Volunteers for the Unity House Board of Directors

A Warm Welcome Volunteers are vital to the fulfillment of the Unity House mission. Among the most dedicated of volunteers are those who serve on the Unity House Board of Directors. This dedicated team works individually and collectively to share their time, talent, and treasure. They exemplify the highest commitment to the people we serve…. more