Collaboration is Key. So is being there when someone needs Help. We can’t say it better than this client testimonial: “In January of 2017 I came to Unity House because I was attacked by my partner. I didn’t know what to do or where to go. I needed to relocate my family because I was… more
Rensselaer County Historical Society to collect needed school supplies at upcoming Back Deck Party On Tuesday, August 13th the RCHS, which does so much good in our area, will be hosting their annual Deck Party. The theme is Woodstock Remembered since this historical upstate event is turning 50 this year. The Deck Party is a… more
Summer Concert Series able to offer free dinner thanks to Unity House The Spirit of the Suffragette’s summer concert series, hosted by the Sanctuary for Independent Media in North Central Troy, shows a lot about what can happen when many come together as one. In this case, people get fed a free dinner. Unity House… more
Unity House was thrilled to receive a large donation of quilts from the Shenendehowa Quilt Project. The quilts will go to Sojourner Place, Unity House’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. The shelter is often in need of blankets, quilts, twin-size sheet sets, towels and toiletries so a donation of handmade quilts is very much appreciated. There is… more
Join Unity House for a great day of family fun for good causes Bowling Fun at Unity House Sunday, October 21st, 2019 Spare Time Bowling in Latham 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Contact Mandy at (518) 274-2607 x4139 to sign up. Price per player is $25, which entitles you to 2 games of bowling with… more
Golf FORE Unity House a Success It looked like rain…. at times the forecast was dubious…. it’s allergy season…. but none of those possibilities made an impact on our day. It was a SUPER beautiful day at Schuyler Meadows on June 10th for Unity House’s annual golf event. The rain held off until the golfers… more
Sisters of Saint Joseph Help Serve up Goodness If you stopped in at Unity House’s Front Door on Wednesday, May 15th, you would have noticed that it was Mary Jane Day at Unity House. On what would have been her 91st birthday, we honored the legacy of one of our founders, Mary Jane Smith. Mary… more
WOOC-FM Highlights Local Happenings The Sanctuary for Independent Media, located just a few blocks north of Unity House on 6th Avenue in Troy has a mighty stake in local media. They are known for airing voices and providing forums for stories you won’t find elsewhere. That’s why Unity House was honored when were invited to… more
Honoring a Legacy of Caring The late Mary Jane Smith was one of three founders of Unity House. Back 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… more
Newsletter Available Online The Unity House Spring Newsletter is now available online. You can view it here: Spring 2019 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.