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They are ‘The Good Stuff’!!

Old Brick Furniture Presenting Sponsor The I Love Unity House Gala is our signature celebratory event. We’re thrilled to be honoring Community Heroes like KeyBank, the Prout & Robison Families, and the Hon. Kathy Jimino on February 9, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy.  It will be a great night! Old Brick Furniture is… more

November marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

 How to help Host a drive for your local food pantry or shelter: the Unity House food pantry is seeking pantry goods for Thanksgiving Food Packages. Or donate directly to the food pantry. Buying in bulk through our regional food bank makes a cash donation an efficient way to give. Collect needed items for shelter… more

Posters for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Have you seen these images? They are meant to be arresting. To make the viewer uncomfortable. They deal with, after all, an uncomfortable subject: domestic violence. The idea of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month is to shine a light on the topic and focus on the community collaboration needed to address this complex issue and… more

Climb Higher!

Children at Unity House’s A Child’s Place Enjoy New Indoor Rock Climbing Wall Did you know that physical and occupational therapy for young children can sometimes be uncomfortable? That’s where the Adaptive Rock Wall is a great new feature in the Motor Room at A Child’s Place in Troy. Working on motor skills is key… more

Hair and Body Essentials

To be honored with Volunteer Leadership Award As part of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program will be honoring two very special awardees at October 19th’s Domestic Violence Awareness Event and Art Show. The event will showcase art from survivors of domestic violence and serves as an opportunity to highlight… more

Origami Butterflies Spread Message of Hope

Butterflies are amazing pollinators, aren’t they? Spreading the word that help is available for victims of domestic violence is the kind of pollination that staff and volunteers in Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program are going for. The paper butterflies, made out of folded paper to created beautiful origami butterflies, have information discreetly placed on each creature…. more

October 10th is World Mental Health Day

Removing the stigma of mental health helps reduce barriers to accessing help. World Mental Health Day seeks to take the issue of mental health out of the shadows. Statistics show that only one third of those with mental health conditions actually seek help. Taking the issue out of the shadows emboldens conversations and promotes treatment… more

Barbara Devore of the Independent Living Center to Accept Award

October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services program has a full month of outreach and awareness events scheduled for October. These efforts not only bring attention to the issue of domestic violence (DV), but also offer a chance to highlight the community collaboration needed to address the issue of domestic violence in… more

Do you have furniture to donate?

HATAS helps fill a need. Like many organizations, Unity House does not have the ability to pick up, store, or transport furniture to people who need it. Fortunately, the Homeless and Traveler’s Aid Society, working with many partners, has a furniture program that local non-profits and consumers can access. The program asks as a broker… more

Thank You, Walgreens!

Local Pharmacy Makes Flu Shots Available Staff from the Walgreens on Hoosick Street in Troy are doing a good deed. On Wednesday, September 27th, they will be at Unity House’s Front Door, ready to dispense over 100 flu vaccines for people who need them. Health officials predict a particularly challenging flu season, so it’s important… more

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