Capital Region Women Help Non-Profits Unity House’s Basics for Babies program, which helps parents in need with baby essentials,received donations totaling $16,100 from 100 Women Who Care. The group is made up of women, 161 at last count, who provide not-for-profit organizations with financial support through donations from each individual member of the group. Four… more
Upcoming Dates and Topics for Talk Soup Announced: Fall 2018 Join us for a light meal and deep conversation. Talk Soup is the free evening meal held monthly in Unity House’s communal dining room at 2431 6th Avenue in Troy. All are welcome and there is no cost or need to RSVP. Just show up!… more
Soul Fire Farm Visits Unity House for Dinner Conversation Series After a summer hiatus, Unity House’s Talk Soup, a program that brings together people and ideas, is back in action! Talk Soup organizer and Food Security Case Manager Amy Halloran of Unity House is starting the Fall 2018 season off with a bang by inviting… more
Please, hold off on dropping off clothing donations for the month of September Our store, ReStyle, needs to time to process the amazing donations we’ve received. As we changeover the store to Fall merchandise, we ask that you hold-off on clothing donations until October 1st. We cannot accept donations in the month of September while… more
Dishing up delicious, nutritious fun Thanks to support from the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Unity House’s cooking class for kids is a success. Children are reading recipes, measuring out ingredients, and cooking food that’s not only good tasting but good for the body. At the end of the series, each child will go home with… more
Golfers, sponsors, golf committee, and volunteers create a memorable day! Golf for Good 2018, the co-hosted charitable golf tournament that benefits Unity House and Catholic Charities, wishes to thank all the amazing people who helped, especially our generous sponsors: Avila SEFCU BBL Construction Services C.T. Male Associates Hesnor Engineering Magna5 New York Press Services The… more
Ways to Get Involved Many thanks to those who have already contributed to the school supplies drives going on throughout the Capital Region. If you’d like to pitch in to help kids at Unity House, consider these upcoming opportunities: August 21: Rensselaer County Historical Society’s informal Back Deck Cocktail party is a fun night. Buy… more
New Sneakers, Pencils, Notebooks Needed September is a time of renewal. A fresh start to a new school year. Many children, even those who may say they don’t like school, look forward to that first day back at school. School and the people there provide familiarity and routine. School also provides meals: the free or… more
At The Joe: first pitch thrown out by Unity House Unity House was invited by the Tri City Valley Cats for a very special honor: to throw out the first pitch in a game at their home turf on August 9th. Unity House’s Sarah McGaughnea, of the Domestic Violence Services program, took on the challenge…. more
TJ Maxx supports children’s programming at Unity House To mark the grand opening of their new TJ Maxx store at Van Rensselaer Plaza in North Greenbush, the TJX Companies held a grand opening celebration. There were balloons and cookies, fun giveaways, even a chance to win a $25 gift card if you were one of… more