There’s this farmer, Karoline Hart in Ballston Lake, and she had a more than successful crop of bok choy. We’re talking bountiful bushels of beautiful bok, chock full of vitamins and nutrients. Then there is Amy Halloran, our Food Security Case Manager at Unity House. She thinks and writes about food a lot. Mostly about how… more
Local TJ Maxx Store Goes to Bat for Unity House You know TJX as the parent company for TJ Maxx stores. It can seem like a giant behemoth of a corporation, but staff in Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program have seen the human side of this company through our local TJ Maxx store on… more
Volunteers from Troy location prepare Thanksgiving Feast Chefs, staff and friends at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn on Hoosick Street in Troy will prepare a full Thanksgiving meal to be served in the Unity House dining room on November 22nd. This is not the first time the group has pitched in. In the past, they’ve… more
Credit Union Supports Community Resources Unity House was among the recipients of a $10,000 donation from SEFCU. The donation was made in support of programs that help with life’s essentials such as food, housing, clothing, and jobs. SEFCU also donated to Albany’s Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. The support was made at the group’s annual… more
Removing the stigma of mental health helps reduce barriers to accessing help. World Mental Health Day seeks to take the issue of mental health out of the shadows. Statistics show that only one third of those with mental health conditions actually seek help. Taking the issue out of the shadows emboldens conversations and promotes treatment… more
HATAS helps fill a need. Like many organizations, Unity House does not have the ability to pick up, store, or transport furniture to people who need it. Fortunately, the Homeless and Traveler’s Aid Society, working with many partners, has a furniture program that local non-profits and consumers can access. The program asks as a broker… more
Local Pharmacy Makes Flu Shots Available Staff from the Walgreens on Hoosick Street in Troy are doing a good deed. On Wednesday, September 27th, they will be at Unity House’s Front Door, ready to dispense over 100 flu vaccines for people who need them. Health officials predict a particularly challenging flu season, so it’s important… more
Local store helps over 30 children at Back to School time Back to School can be an exciting but sometimes stressful time. There’s the excitement of seeing old friends, meeting your new teacher and all the possibility that a new school year brings. But there can be doubt, fear, and uncertainty as well. If you are… more
Working with United Way for children in need Remember how exciting it was to buy school supplies as September drew near? For families in need the exhaustive lists of school supplies can be just that- exhausting. There is often little room in the household budget for needed school supplies. Here’s where the Tech Valley Young Professionals Network of the Capital… more
Experienced Kitchen Professional Wanted Got knife skills? You could volunteer in the Unity House kitchen! Unity House’s dining room sees as many as 150 guests at a meal. The community meal is served each weekday and all are welcome. Unity House kitchen staff and volunteers strive to serve a nutrient-dense meal that is delicious and beautifully presented…. more