National Day of Giving puts focus on helping others #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become the antithesis of consumerism. The idea is to give of yourself to others. Folks have made charitable donations, helped raise awareness about causes near to them, volunteered, and organized clothing or food drives for area pantries and thrift stores…. more
Announcements
The Deuteronomy Fund at Unity House
Helping individuals and families with one-time, small grants The Deuteronomy fund was set up in 1999 by Mary Jane Smith and John Henry Lyons, social activists who wanted a way to help people with emergencies, large or small. The fund often helps with exceptional problems for which no other source of funding is available. The… more
Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Food Insecurity Spike Unity House has seen an increase in need from households facing food insecurity. Often, the people who come to us in need have jobs, but they don’t make enough money to meet their needs. Sometimes their paychecks put them just above the poverty level, so resources are not readily available. For this… more
When a House becomes a Home
In this case, the House in question is Unity House’s original site, 309 Eighth Street Unity House was founded in 1971. The original location was 309 Eighth Street in Troy, a property that has served many functions over the years. Recently the site has undergone a renovation, to turn the space back into a residence,… more
Thank You, Sponsors!
Support Helps Garner Success Our supporters of An Evening of Unity House, a Cocktail Party with Purpose are incredible supporters who have stepped up and answered the call for help. We are grateful for their support and commitment to our mission. You can view a complete list here. It’s Not Too Late! If you’d… more
Zombie Prom to Benefit Survivors & Children
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 violence. It’s a well-timed event since October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year the Helderberg Meadworks, which specializes in making honey wines,… more
Are you an Amazon Shopper?
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
Meet our Honorees
Our signature fundraising event will be An Evening of Unity, A Cocktail Party with Purpose where we will honor Walter Thorne and John Baackes, exceptional individuals who help make life better. Founders Award: John Baackes, Chief Executive Officer of L.A. Care Health Plan John Baackes became acquainted with Unity House early on, when he was introduced… more
MVP and Fall Festival for Children and Families
So Much Fun! MVP Health Care hosted the Fall Festival at A Child’s Place. The festival is for the children and families at A Child’s Place at Unity House, which has multiple locations, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Fall Festival featured pony rides, bounce houses, crafts & snacks, a… more
CEO Dave Bach featured in TU’s 20 Things
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