Make a difference People often ask, ‘What can I do?’ Here are ways to help: Make a donation to your favorite Unity House program or service. Want to help feed kids? Or is legal support for indigent clients more your passion? Whatever your interest is, you can make a monetary gift to Unity House and… more
Abuse of animals seen as bridge crime Perhaps you are familiar with the link: people who harm animals are more likely to harm people. In the case of beloved pets in households where there is domestic violence, the link is very personal. Abusers can use the threat of harm to a pet as leverage to… more
Meet Tyler. Tyler is an 18 year old with a bit of green thumb. Instead of growing fresh produce outside, Tyler puts his green thumb to work indoors, in growing towers that grow fresh produce such as lettuce, cucumbers, kale, chard, and fresh herbs. Known as aeorponics, this growing method uses less water and soil… more
Schuyler Meadows Course offers great setting for charitable golf tournament Many thanks to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and GOLFERS, for a great day in support of Unity House. Tuesday, October 6th was the rescheduled date of Unity House’s golf tournament. The original date was last Spring, when NY was on pause. We’ve never held our… more
Artist Shares Talent to Help Others The first thing you should know about ceramicist Mary LaFleur is that she is talented. The second is that she is generous. When the Capital District went in to lock-down, Mary went to her clay, a medium she has worked in for over 40 years. A gifted artist and… more
Helping Make Childcare Affordable Bob Talham, Inc., a Troy-based utility restoration company that you may have seen doing paving work in the Capital Region, is grateful for the opportunity to keep working. Their workforce has been hard at work doing the kind of skilled, manual labor that is very much needed. Realizing the economic toll… more
The annual report, including a list of those who support Unity House as well as the financials of the organization and snapshots of some programs is now aviable online. You can download the 2019 report. If you would like to receive a paper copy in the mail, please let us know and we would be… more
…to share your opinion It’s all virtual. Check out the results of all the studying, the recommendations for going forward to make us all more connected in Troy, and weigh in with your thoughts. Presentation Flyer Easy Peasy. Many thanks to organizers for making this online review available- until September 21st!
New pharmacy offers free delivery or curbside pick–up. The Genoa Healthcare pharmacy located at Unity House’s community resource center at 2431 Sixth Avenue in Troy is open and ready to serve. The pharmacy: Fills all medications (not just behavioral health). Mails and delivers all medications (at no extra cost) or you can pick them up curbside. Organizes your pills based on the date and time you need to… more
Quality childcare: access and affordability are a great struggle for families Even before the pandemic, finding quality, affordable childcare that had a spot for your child was a challenge. Now, with shutdowns and school closures, the issue and its ripple effects, is compounded. On Monday, July 27th, leaders gathered at Unity House’s Community Resource Center… more