Unity House to commemorate World AIDS Day This year’s global theme is, ‘Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships’. Since 1988, December 1 has been designated as World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental… more
How much food will fit in a Fit? We love the Honda Fit, like the one pictured here. Why are we so enthusiastic about a top-ranked hatchback? It’s because our friends at Rensselaer Honda are once again going the extra mile in recognition of November’s Hunger & Homelessness Awareness month. Through the month of November,… more
Old Brick Furniture Presenting Sponsor The I Love Unity House Gala is our signature celebratory event. We’re thrilled to be honoring Community Heroes like KeyBank, the Prout & Robison Families, and the Hon. Kathy Jimino on February 9, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy. It will be a great night! Old Brick Furniture is… more
Check out this event, free to all! Sponsored by: Lansingburgh School District and Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health Location: Turnpike Elementary School; Room 123 To register, contact: Michelle McLaughlin by March 10th Phone: 233-6822 ext. 1034243 E-mail: mmclaughlin@lansingburgh.org Download the flyer here: Active Parenting the First Five Years Flyer-Lansingburgh
Danielle Sanzone wanted to try something different for March’s Women’s History Month. For the month of March, Danielle Sanzone is committing to exercising daily and raising money for a different charity each day. That’s a total of 31 charities! It’s part of a personal project to recommit to blogging, daily exercise, and remain inspired by the good works… more
Cold and Snow Couldn’t Stop Celebration of Community Heroes The Ferris Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn of Troy was filled with warmth and love for the I Love Unity House Gala on February 10th. It was a chilly night (with some snow!) but that did not keep guests, sponsors, donors and honorees from getting… more
Unity House will be wearing red to raise awareness of women’s heart health. Each year 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease and stroke. But we can change that because 80% of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Join us by going RED on Friday, February 3rd.
Unity House’s Front Door at 2431 Sixth Avenue has a new neighbor. Conifer Park is a Schenectady-based treatment services group that has been serving the Capital Region since 1983. Originally started as a licensed inpatient treatment facility for alcoholism, Conifer Park today is one of the largest and most comprehensive treatment facilities for addiction in… more
A funeral service for Mary Jane Smith will be on Monday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm at the Provincial House of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet in Latham. Address: 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road • Latham, NY 12110-4799 Many thanks to those who have expressed condolences and shared with Unity House their wonderful memories of Mary Jane.
It is with very sad hearts that we share the news that Unity House’s founder, Mary Jane Smith, passed away on January 15, 2017. All of us at Unity House, and so many members of our community, will forever miss her sunny disposition, her can-do attitude and her dedication to serving the disadvantaged among us. The… more