You can help! We love shopping local, but sometimes only the world wide web will do. When that’s the case and you find yourself shopping online, you can help by checking out a charity’s online Wish List of needs You can check out our Amazon Wish List. We have more than one wish list, actually…. more
Choose Unity House Federal employees and retirees, as well New York state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice through the State Employee Federated (SEFA) Appeal or the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). People have the opportunity to elect a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay or as a one-time… more
So Much Fun! MVP Health Care hosted the Fall Festival at A Child’s Place. The festival is for the children and families at A Child’s Place at Unity House, which has multiple locations, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Fall Festival featured pony rides, bounce houses, crafts & snacks, a… more
Twenty Things You Might Not Know about Dave Bach Dave Bach is the CEO of Unity House. Dave was recently featured in the the Albany Times Union. The column is a regular feature, run by the TU’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette who writes about trends and does lifestyle rtabieporting. You can read the full list of… more
Liza Ellen Warner Nikki L. Hart. These two young women were victims of domestic violence who died at the hands of their batterers. Friends and family, and those committed to addressing the issue of domestic and sexual violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services… more
Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer honored with Humanitarian Achievement Award Milinda Reed, COO of Unity House, has been chosen by Albany Law School to receive their Humanitarian Achievement Award for 2024. The Humanitarian Achievement Award, created in 2019, recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian contributions of an individual in the community who dedicates their time and legal… more
Create a Legacy to Help People in Need According to studies, two thirds of Americans don’t yet have a will. They procrastinate on making estate planning. That’s where a month dedicated to the topic can help raise awareness and foster conversation. Creating a will can offer peace of mind and it can be empowering. One… more
Wonderful volunteers help out in so many ways Jack Conroy and his wife Kris have been long time supporters of Unity House. Jack has lent his expertise, serving on the Unity House board of directors, and the pair show up again and again. They are also pretty fun. Jack happens to be handy. He’s created… more
Summertime means fun. Can you help a child enjoy a classic summer camp experience? Our summer camp is fully enrolled. Children (and their parents!) are looking forward to a great summer! Our program is called the Unity House Traveling Summer Camp in part because the fun never stops, and because they travel to each day’s… more
Walter Thorne will receive Unity House’s Community Hero Award at our signature Fall event Walter Thorne is the market president and publisher of the Albany Business Review. He joined the Business Review in 2019 as advertising director and was promoted to President in July 2021. Walter Thorne brings over 30 years of sales and leadership experience… more