#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
Announcements
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
Unity House to Go Red for Women on Friday, February 6!
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 6. For more… more
Theater Groups to Help Domestic Violence Services Programs through The Vagina Monologues
What is The Vagina Monologues? Based on Eve Ensler’s Obie Award winning play, this theater piece explores and celebrates women’s sexuality. By turns funny, provocative, and heart-wrenching, this collection of stories taken from interviews with women throughout the world has developed into an international phenomenon that gives voice to women’s relationships with their vaginas. Unity… more
ReStyle closed due to snow, Bethany Community Meals Open
Monday, February 2- too much snow. Our thrift store, ReStyle will be closed today and Unity House cannot accept donations to the store. Our community meals program, Bethany on the second floor of the The Front Door at 2431 Sixth Avenue, is open today.