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
Choose Unity House Federal employees and retirees, as well New York state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice through the State Employee Federated (SEFA) Appeal or the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). People have the opportunity to elect a specific amount to be withheld regularly from their pay or as a one-time… more
So Much Fun! MVP Health Care hosted the Fall Festival at A Child’s Place. The festival is for the children and families at A Child’s Place at Unity House, which has multiple locations, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The Fall Festival featured pony rides, bounce houses, crafts & snacks, a… more
Q: What is Kindness? A question posed to children at St. Jude the Apostle. A: A Special Collaboration In August a project was initiated by A Child’s Place, which has a classroom located at St. Jude’s, and St. Jude’s Summer Camp children, a program led by teacher Mr. G. The collaboration was an opportunity to… more
Support for Survivors of Abusive Relationships Capital Region Verizon teams and the amazing Communications Workers of America (CWA) are coming together to help raise awareness for Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Working with local advocates at 2 Harts One Soul, they will collect new household items for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. As… more
Is it really Fall if you haven’t eaten a caramel apple? What more could a kid want? There’s face painting, bubbles, music, games, toys, crafts, ponies, bounce castles, and, of course, caramel apples. It’s all part of our Fall Festival for children and families enrolled in A Child’s Place. Thanks to generous support from MVP… more
Twenty Things You Might Not Know about Dave Bach Dave Bach is the CEO of Unity House. Dave was recently featured in the the Albany Times Union. The column is a regular feature, run by the TU’s Kristi Gustafson Barlette who writes about trends and does lifestyle rtabieporting. You can read the full list of… more
Liza Ellen Warner Nikki L. Hart. These two young women were victims of domestic violence who died at the hands of their batterers. Friends and family, and those committed to addressing the issue of domestic and sexual violence in our community, are coming together once again to honor their memories and to raise needed funds for services… more
Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer honored with Humanitarian Achievement Award Milinda Reed, COO of Unity House, has been chosen by Albany Law School to receive their Humanitarian Achievement Award for 2024. The Humanitarian Achievement Award, created in 2019, recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian contributions of an individual in the community who dedicates their time and legal… more
Community Boxes fill a Need Thanks to Capital Region Menstrual Health, which advocates for women’s health, Unity House and other sites have community boxes with free period products. The boxes are repurposed boxes that once vended newspapers. The pads, tampons, and pantiliners, sometimes referred to as feminine hygiene products, are free for anyone with a… more