WAC: Women Artist Community Recently, a group of women convened a Winter Salon in Cohoes, NY. The idea was for women artists to share their work in an informal setting to support each other in their right to self-expression, build connections, and overcome their underrepresentation in traditional art venues. And so began WAC, or Women… more
Announcements
Golf FORE Unity House!
Golf Registration is Full! Due to rainy weather and a sodden course, our May 5th Golf Tournament has been postponed to a later date. Questions? Please reach out to Events@UnityHouseNY.org We proudly host our annual charitable golf tournament, made possible by our presenting sponsor, Brown & Brown. What: Golf FORE Unity House, presented by… more
Mary Jane Smith Day at Unity House: May 15th
Ways to get involved The late Mary Jane Smith was one of three founders of Unity House. In 1971, Mary Jane, Regis Obijiski, and Peter Callagahan founded the organization in response to the needs of people living in poverty. Even after she retired from Unity House, Mary Jane continued to support the organization in many… more
Help for Adults Living with HIV/AIDS
Call and Inquire about Eligibility Unity House has always offered services to people living with HIV/AIDS. If you or someone you know can benefit from our services, please call us for a confidential conversation: 518-274-2607 ext. 4177
Speakers Available
Unity House Staff Address Topics As a human services agency offering a broad array of services, Unity House has experts and advocates who can speak on a variety of topics. Staff have spoken to office groups, faith communities, small groups and others on a variety of topics. Issues include human trafficking, domestic violence, healthy relationships… more
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
Vital to Our Mission We consider volunteers vital to our success and are grateful for all they do. Much of what we do would not be possible without the help of so many people in so many different ways. Volunteers are important partners, and we are grateful. An Inspiration to Many Volunteers are an inspiration…. more
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
Basics for Babies
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: Give and See Your Donation Doubled Our longtime sponsor, Frank Pitts and everyone at architecture+ have pledged… 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!
Save the Date for Two Very Special Events
Join us! May 5, 2025 Golf FORE Unity House, presented by Brown & Brown register HERE Schuyler Meadows, Loudonville, NY October 23, 2025 An Evening of Unity, a Cocktail Party with Purpose Loft 433, Troy, NY Contact Moira at (518) 274-2607 x4135 for more details or Events@UnityHouseNY.org