Where were you in 1991? You weren’t on your smart phone, there were no YouTube sensations, and very few people were talking about self-driving cars! A lot has changed in the last 25 years but, for Unity House, one thing has endured: our CEO, Chris Burke. Chris will mark 25 years on April 30th as the leader of Unity… more
Unity House’s daycare and preschool programs are operated out of three locations, two in Troy and one in Albany. Children at each location will enjoy a variety of activities for Earth Day. The program serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age, offering daycare, preschool and Universal Pre-kindergarten in a partnership with the… more
Domestic Violence is a complex issue. One that requires community collaboration to address. But what about when there are cultural sensitivities or stigma attached to the topic of DV, as domestic violence is often called? At Unity House, the Domestic Violence Services program strives toward community collaboration at all levels while recognizing how violence presents in… more
The green vest worn by Unity House Ambassadors is a symbol of pride. A beacon, you might say for those in need of help. Unity House Ambassadors wear the vest with pride, knowing they can help others by way of sharing their experience. What are Unity House Ambassadors? They are a group of adults who use… more
PROS Program and Peer Support: Tools for Recovery from Mental Illness Unity House’s is proud to announce that Chris Hastings, a staff member in the Personalized Recovery Oriented System (PROS), will be a speaker at the upcoming SUNY School of Social Welfare’s event, ‘Experts by Experience’ on Thursday, April 7th. The evening features personal narratives of recovery in mental… more
The Spring Bunny came to the Unity Sunshine Program the week of March 2st. Children were delighted to meet this classic harbinger of Spring. They sat with the bunny and talked all about spring. The annual visit of the Spring Bunny to children in Unity House’s Unity Sunshine Program is part of the spring curriculum… more
Children at the Unity Sunshine Program will receive a visit from the Spring Bunny! There will be an opportunity for a photo and each child will receive a special gift that will encourage literacy. Unity House’s Unity Sunshine Program serves children ages 5 weeks to 5 years, offers daycare, preschool and UPK in coordination with… more
Mary Jane Smith, one of three who founded Unity House in 1971, has been named a finalist for the Jefferson Awards. The Jefferson Awards are a well respected recognition system honoring individuals who perform community and public service. The Jefferson Awards are presented at both the national and local levels. Mary Jane Smith will be honored… more
Mary Jane Smith, one of the three founders of Unity House in 1971, has been named a Woman of Excellence by the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. The Women of Excellence Awards are a yearly event in which seven Capital Region women who have achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves to community… more
It’s not called the I Love Unity House Gala for nothing! Many thanks to everyone who came out for our gala on Friday, February 12th. We felt the love! It was a terrific night and we were thrilled to honor one of Unity House’s original founders, Ms. Mary Jane Smith. Also honored was the terrific Frank Pitts… more