Troy Youth make Public Art Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Team are inviting youth ages 10-17 years to join staff in designing and painting new community benches. The benches are to be public seating in the green spaces adjacent to the Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic Violence Services, located at 6 102nd Street in Lansingburgh. The… more
For Valentine’s Day, consider a gift of kindness A gift to Unity House can be a way to show appreciation for the services people rely on. It can also be a way to send love to a special someone in your life. A Special Gift This year, instead of candy or flowers, make a gift… more
Among the Trailblazers Tabitha Dunn, Director of the Domestic Violence Services program at Unity House, has been named a 2024 Trailblazer by the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region. Tabitha Dunn first came to UH in 2001 to provide babysitting for children while their mothers attended counseling meetings. In her 2+ decades at Unity House,… more
First Impressions Boost Confidence Landing a new job and starting work in a new workplace can be daunting. Imagine if you had the added stress of what to wear when you don’t have a lot of options. Thanks to a partnership between Unity House and the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), help is available… more
Online portal even allows for directing support to agencies like Unity House Making a donation to the United Way helps in lots of ways. Donors can choose to make a one-time donation, or opt for payroll deduction, spreading their support throughout the year. You an also designate your dollars to support causes you care about… more
Radio Station 100.9/107.1 The Cat gives back Albany Broadcasting’s Cat-a-Bration at O’Toole’s Restaurant in Colonie is their annual celebration. Now in its third year, it’s a chance to come together and celebrate the season, while raising awareness about Capital Region causes. This year, the organization highlighted by The Cat is Unity House. The focus is… more
Unity House among winners in TU’s contest for valuable advertising Users who logged in daily to vote for Unity House and other Capital Region non-profits helped Unity House land a winning prize package. The TU chose 10 organizations as winners, as part of their annual Capital Region Gives contest. This year, because there was so… more
Details on our program below. If you are already signed up, please note: Toy drop off location is 547 River Street in Troy, NY 12180 M-F, 9-4:30 (not Menands, like in 2022) Questions? Please reach out to your initial contact or call us at (518) 274-2607 x4133 On behalf of the many people we’ll serve… more
Helping individuals and families with one-time, small grants The Deuteronomy fund was set up in 1999 by Mary Jane Smith and John Henry Lyons, social activists who wanted a way to help people with emergencies, large or small. The fund often helps with exceptional problems for which no other source of funding is available. The… more
For families facing food insecurity, Fall can be a stressful time. Access to a food pantry and community meals can be a lifeline to individuals and families facing food insecurity- when consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. Unity House is proud to partner with neighboring non-profits… more