Helping individuals and families with one-time, small grants The Deuteronomy fund was set up in 1999 by Mary Jane Smith and John Henry Lyons, social activists who wanted a way to help people with emergencies, large or small. The fund often helps with exceptional problems for which no other source of funding is available. The… more
Unity House Chosen for Month of November 2024 The Brunswick Hannaford has chosen Unity House as the charity for the month of November. This means for every Fight Hunger bag sold, Unity House will receive one dollar. The bags are part of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program. Many thanks to Hannaford for all they do!… more
Food Insecurity Spike Unity House has seen an increase in need from households facing food insecurity. Often, the people who come to us in need have jobs, but they don’t make enough money to meet their needs. Sometimes their paychecks put them just above the poverty level, so resources are not readily available. For this… more
In this case, the House in question is Unity House’s original site, 309 Eighth Street Unity House was founded in 1971. The original location was 309 Eighth Street in Troy, a property that has served many functions over the years. Thanks to Troy firm architecture+ the site was redesigned and renovated, turning the space back… more
Support Helps Garner Success Our supporters of An Evening of Unity House, a Cocktail Party with Purpose are incredible supporters who have stepped up and answered the call for help. We are grateful for their support and commitment to our mission. You can view a complete list here. It’s Not Too Late! If you’d… more
Annual Toy Drive with a Twist Helderberg Meadworks, with a tasting room in downtown Troy and a site in Esperance, NY, is again hosting a Zombie Prom to benefit survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It’s a well-timed event since October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year the Helderberg Meadworks, which specializes in making… more
You can help! We love shopping local, but sometimes only the world wide web will do. When that’s the case and you find yourself shopping online, you can help by checking out a charity’s online Wish List of needs You can check out our Amazon Wish List. We have more than one wish list, actually…. more
Unique Adopt-a-Child for the Holidays Program helps 1,300 children across Unity House Toys! Games! Balls! With the help of many generous people, Unity House’s Children’s Holiday Program, once called Adopt a Family, helps put the magic in the holiday season for children of all ages. It’s a huge undertaking that involves staff, families, volunteers, and… more
Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Addresses Intervention and Prevention Tabitha Dunn, Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at Unity House spoke with Fidelis Care about October’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). The article shines a light on a topic that would benefit from more awareness. Studies show that when victims… more
Our signature fundraising event will be An Evening of Unity, A Cocktail Party with Purpose where we will honor Walter Thorne and John Baackes, exceptional individuals who help make life better. Founders Award: John Baackes, Chief Executive Officer of L.A. Care Health Plan John Baackes became acquainted with Unity House early on, when he was introduced… more