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 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
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
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
Spring is a Time for Renewal Unity House staff across sites will be out in late April to help clean up. It’s part of Earth Day activities, affirming our commitment to caring for the environment and being good neighbors and stewards. If you see staff out and about, please give a wave. If you or… more
Creating Awareness and Working for Greater Inclusivity Unity House has long worked with children and families with children on the spectrum. A Child’s Place at Unity House has experts on staff who offer an array of services, both educational and occupational and physical, that benefit children of all abilities. April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness… more
Unity House Staff Address Topics As a human services agency offering a broad array of services, Unity House has experts and advocates who can speak on a variety of topics. Staff have spoken to office groups, faith communities, small groups and others on a variety of topics. Issues include human trafficking, domestic violence, healthy relationships… more
Looking forward to the summer of 2025 We need your Help! Please help make summer fun for children in need by donating today to the Unity House Traveling Summer Camp. Please make your gift today! You’ll not only give children a summer of fun, but you’ll also help to expand their horizons. Thank you for… more
Vital to Our Mission We consider volunteers vital to our success and are grateful for all they do. Much of what we do would not be possible without the help of so many people in so many different ways. Volunteers are important partners, and we are grateful. An Inspiration to Many Volunteers are an inspiration…. more
Numbers are Symbolic World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, which is the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year. Down Syndrome is caused by the triplication (or trisomy) of the 21st chromosome. Promoting Awareness, Increasing Support World Down Syndrome Day was created to promote awareness and increase support for people with Down… more
