Summer Arts Program earns valuable support Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Team will once again run their summer arts programming. Designed for teens and young adults, the program engages youth in the visual arts. For summer of 2023, the organizers have big plans, thanks in part to generous support from The Arts Center of the… more
Many thanks to all who attended our charitable golf tournament It was a great day at Schuyler Meadows on Monday, May 8th. A heartfelt thank you to Drue Sanders, who generously donated a custom bracelet which was raffled off to benefit those we serve. Congratulations to our winner, Colleen! Thank you to all who came… more
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
A Community Conversation Unity House’s Supported Housing Program and Case Management Services will join Assemblymember John McDonald III to discuss the importance of community housing options for adults living with persistent mental illness. Our Breakfast Conversation, one of a series, is a small meetup of experts on the topic and interested community members. Led by… more
Loss of program means loss of donation source AmazonSmile, the mega-retailer’s program that gave a small percentage of eligible purchases to charities that registered, has gone away. With it goes a steady source of donations. Ways to help charities left in the lurch Consider setting up a recurring donation. Recurring gifts, a monthly or quarterly… 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
Among the Trailblazers Gwen Wright, who serves on the Unity House board of directors, has been named a 2023 Trailblazer by the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region. Currently, Gwen serves as the Interim Executive Director of the NYS Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Prior to joining the Unity House board, Gwen retired from the NYS… more
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
Campaign for Baby Essentials Babies in need. Truly our most vulnerable citizens. How can you help struggling families to provide for their infants and young children? Here are ways to help with Unity House’s Basics for Babies campaign: Talk to your club, union, employer, church, or civic organization and ask if they want to be… more
Wishing Linda Lewis well on her retirement Unity House has a variety of programs and services. No one has worked in more of them than Linda Lewis, Unity House Chief of Staff who will retire after 40 years in the behavioral health field, 25 of them at Unity House. Linda started in 1982 at Samaritan… more