Annual Toy Drive with a Twist Helderberg Meadworks, with a tasting room in downtown Troy and a site in Esperance, NY, is again hosting a Zombie Prom to benefit survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It’s a well-timed event since October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year the Helderberg Meadworks, which specializes in making… more
You can help! We love shopping local, but sometimes only the world wide web will do. When that’s the case and you find yourself shopping online, you can help by checking out a charity’s online Wish List of needs You can check out our Amazon Wish List. We have more than one wish list, actually…. more
Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Addresses Intervention and Prevention Tabitha Dunn, Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at Unity House spoke with Fidelis Care about October’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). The article shines a light on a topic that would benefit from more awareness. Studies show that when victims… more
Choose Unity House Federal employees and retirees, as well New York state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice through the State Employee Federated (SEFA) Appeal or the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). People have the opportunity to elect a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay or as a one-time… more
Q: What is Kindness? A question posed to children at St. Jude the Apostle. A: A Special Collaboration In August a project was initiated by A Child’s Place, which has a classroom located at St. Jude’s, and St. Jude’s Summer Camp children, a program led by teacher Mr. G. The collaboration was an opportunity to… more
Support for Survivors of Abusive Relationships Capital Region Verizon teams and the amazing Communications Workers of America (CWA) are coming together to help raise awareness for Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Working with local advocates at 2 Harts One Soul, they will collect new household items for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. As… more
Twenty Things You Might Not Know about Dave Bach Dave Bach is the CEO of Unity House. Dave was recently featured in the the Albany Times Union. The column is a regular feature, run by the TU’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette who writes about trends and does lifestyle rtabieporting. You can read the full list of… more
Liza Ellen Warner Nikki L. Hart. These two young women were victims of domestic violence who died at the hands of their batterers. Friends and family, and those committed to addressing the issue of domestic and sexual violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services… more
Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer honored with Humanitarian Achievement Award Milinda Reed, COO of Unity House, has been chosen by Albany Law School to receive their Humanitarian Achievement Award for 2024. The Humanitarian Achievement Award, created in 2019, recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian contributions of an individual in the community who dedicates their time and legal… more
Community Boxes fill a Need Thanks to Capital Region Menstrual Health, which advocates for women’s health, Unity House and other sites have community boxes with free period products. The boxes are repurposed boxes that once vended newspapers. The pads, tampons, and pantiliners, sometimes referred to as feminine hygiene products, are free for anyone with a… more