The Times Union’s 518 Life ran a profile on an inspiring woman who is a true survivor is every sense of the word. You can read more and see some of Daisy’s beautiful artwork here: http://www.timesunion.com/518life/article/The-Face-of-Domestic-Violence-6090274.php?cmpid=email-mobile
Press Releases
Community-wide Collaboration for Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
#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
Cutie QBs!
Columbia High School football players will visit Unity Sunshine Program on Friday to spend time with the children in their classrooms. In preparation for the Super Bowl, members of the team will help the preschoolers get excited for the big game on Sunday. The football players will play catch and other fun games with the… more
Unity House to receive federal funding for Domestic Violence Law Project
Click on the below link to read Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s news about Unity House receiving $300,000 in funding to support the Domestic Violence Law Project. This is very timely as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. http://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/gillibrand-announces-300000-for-unity-house-of-troy-inc
Unity House to receive federal funding for Domestic Violence Law Project
Click on the below link to read Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s news about Unity House receiving $300,000 in funding to support the Domestic Violence Law Project. This is very timely as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. http://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/gillibrand-announces-300000-for-unity-house-of-troy-inc
Mountain Snow and Mistletoe!
Unity House is so pleased to partner with legendary music duo, Christopher Shaw and Bridget Ball Shaw for their annual holiday show, Mountain Snow and Mistletoe: Saturday night, 12/15 at the Egg. Join us for a Unity House Pre-Show Dessert Party! Events@unityhouseny.org for dessert hour tickets. Price of Unity House Dessert Hour Tickets with the Show… more
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Want to help during the holiday season? Condcut a Food Drive at your office or among your friends. Collect toys for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program, or adopt individual children and families to help directly Donate Gift Cards for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program- these are especially great for stores like Gamestop, Walmart,… more
Mary Kay Adopts Moms!
Sheri Miter, a Rensselaer county-based Mary Kay Indepedent Beauty Consultant, has come up with Adopt a Mom to go with Unity House’s Adopt a Family Program, which helps so many who are struggling at this special time of year. Sheri was inspired to help women in particular. Partnering with her clients, her goal is to… more
GCAR Makes Donation to Unity House
Mr. David LaVoie, of the Greater Capital Region Association of Realtors Community Outreach Fund, stopped by Unity House to present a check in the amount o f$500 to Unity House. Mr. LaVoie describes GCAR, “With voluntary contributions from their membership, GCAR is able to make contributions to local housing-oriented groups and organizations which are in need of financial support. Our contributions… more
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and ‘Coats for Kids’
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, of the 108th District, stopped by Unity House to drop off loads of coats for kids and adults as part of his annual Coats for Kids drive. At his office, donors dropped off coats and other winter wear in all sizes to be donated to Unity House. Thank you to Assemblyman McLaughlin… more