The I Love Unity House Gala on February 13 was a success for Unity House programs and services. Unity House is grateful to the many sponsors, friends, supporters, guests and volunteers who made for a wonderful evening. Special thanks to our honorees, community heroes the Breslin Family and BBL Companies for making a wonderful night… more
Announcements
I Love Unity House Gala a Great Night!
Frigid temperatures did not keep friends from celebrating our community heroes at the I Love Unity House Gala on Friday, February 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn- Troy. It was a wonderful night of food, dancing, an eye-popping silent auction, a raffle of a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry and all around good time in support… more
WAVE Club Makin’ a Splash
Have you heard of WAVE? Women as voices and educators is a school-based program to talk about violence in relationships, the value of healthy relationships throughout life, and empowering youth to make healthy choices. The Unity House Domestic Violence Services Program has worked with WAVE to focus on February’s Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month…. more
More Opportunities to see the Vagina Monologues!
The Hudson Valley Community College Theater Club will once again perform Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues as a benefit for The Unity House Domestic Violence Services Program. The show will be held at the HVCC Theater, located in the campus center on FRIDAY 2/27 at 7:30pm and SATURDAY 2/28 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 at the… more
#ICanDoSomethingNY
We love this short piece about teen dating abuse featuring local teens!
Unity House among local groups to benefit from “Three Irish Voices” on March 13
The Stewardship Ministry of St. Michael’s Parish in Troy will sponsor an evening called “Three Irish Voices” at the church on Friday, March 13. This fun evening will feature Frank Jaklitsch and friends, Mike Roche and Bob Long. Irish Step Dancers from the Boland School of Irish Dance will perform, there will be raffles and… more
Community-wide Collaboration for Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
#ICanDoSomething On Thursday, February 12 Unity House’s David Warren of the Domestic Violence Services Program in Troy will join Gwen Wright, executive director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Lansingburgh High School students; their principal, Frank Macri; and other community members to highlight the state’s awareness and prevention efforts designed to… more
Getting Ready for Gala
Unity House staff and volunteers are gearing up for the I Love Unity House Gala on Friday, February 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. This fun night will feature cocktails, dancing, delicious food stations and an eye-popping silent auction. Tickets are still available- contact Mandy at (518) 274-2607, x4139. Proceeds from the I… more
You Look Good in Orange!
Unity House staff- notably those in the Domestic Violence Services Program- are donning orange in recognition of February’s Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month. Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program offers safe space to all victims of domestic and dating abuse. All year long and especially in the month of February, Unity House staff will be… more
What’s Up with all the Orange?
February Marks Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month Unity House is participating in the national Love is Respect campaign to raise awareness about dating abuse and promote the importance of healthy relationships. Orange is the signature color of Teen Dating Abuse Awareness; February 10 is the day to wear orange. In February and beyond, the Unity House Domestic Violence Services… more