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Help for Adults Living with HIV/AIDS

Call and Inquire about Eligibility Unity House has always offered services to people living with HIV/AIDS. If you or someone you know can benefit from our services, please call us for a confidential conversation: 518-274-2607 ext. 4177

Our Ticket Link is LIVE!

An Evening of Unity: A Cocktail Party with Purpose Join us at our signature fall fundraiser on October 23, at Loft 433, atop Troy’s Hedley Building. It will be a great evening!  We’ll bestow our Founder’s Award and Community Hero Award upon three very special individuals. Join us! You can purchase your tickets or join… more

Spring Newsletter Published

Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Newsletter is now available online. You can view it by clicking Spring Newsletter If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to you, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (518) 274-2633 x4133.

Hold the CLOTHES!

Thrift Store Temporarily Closed Our store is a great resource where shoppers can find gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Prices are low or, for people in need, often free of charge in the form of a voucher. The store is temporarily closed while we pack up merchandise and move to a dedicated storefront in… more

Honoring Juneteenth

Juneteenth Marks the Abolishment of Slavery in the US Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The June 19th holiday may seem new to some, but it’s long been celebrated in parts of the US and internationally. History of Juneteenth President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in… more

Women as Artists, Supporting Women

WAC: Women Artist Community Recently, a group of women convened a Winter Salon in Cohoes, NY. The idea was for women artists to share their work in an informal setting to support each other in their right to self-expression, build connections, and overcome their underrepresentation in traditional art venues. And so began WAC, or Women… more

Golf FORE Unity House!

Golf Registration is Full! Due to rainy weather and a sodden course, our May 5th Golf Tournament has been postponed to a later date. Questions? Please reach out to Events@UnityHouseNY.org   We proudly host our annual charitable golf tournament, made possible by our presenting sponsor, Brown & Brown. What: Golf FORE Unity House, presented by… more

A New Home for ReStyle

New Storefront Location for the Unity House Store ReSytle offers clothes, shoes, and accessories to shoppers. Some of the items are gently used, and all are offered at a great price. People with emergency needs can obtain a voucher and pick out items for free. Since 2013, ReStyle has been located at Unity House’s Front… more

Mary Jane Smith Day at Unity House: May 15th

Ways to get involved The late Mary Jane Smith was one of three founders of Unity House. In 1971, Mary Jane, Regis Obijiski, and Peter Callagahan founded the organization in response to the needs of people living in poverty. Even after she retired from Unity House, Mary Jane continued to support the organization in many… more

Run Like a Girl Helps Survivors

Siena College Sophomore Raises Awareness Carsyn Ide organized a Run Like a Girl event but made it about more than running. Knowing the alarming statistics about violence against women, Carsyn wanted to help survivors of domestic violence, while also raising awareness about the plague of violence and the resources that are available to those affected… more

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