A diagnosis of mental illness such as bi-polar disorder of schizophrenia can be challenging. Help is available for people or family members going through such an experience, but what about the financial toll? The impact over time can be devastating financially. Especially when it involves young adult children who may be aging off of their… more
Values are what you stand for. With that in mind, Unity House has adopted Core Values. Unity House’s core values are that with passion and integrity Unity House embraces the view that everyone deserves equal economic political and social rights. We work together to open the doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need…. more
It was an exciting day at Unity House on Friday, July 15th as The Front Door received a visit from PetFlow, an online pet food retailer that specializes in timely deliver of pet food. PetFlow was visiting as part of their Good Deeds, their social responsibility program. These guys know how to give back BIG:… more
Michelle Unser is Unity House’s Services Coordinator within the HIV/AIDS Services program. Michelle is familiar face to many at Unity House since her past experience includes providing Supportive Case Management services for those living with HIV/AIDS at both Unity House and Catholic Charities. Her most recent experience with this population was as a Family Focused Health Care case manager at… more
Unity House’s Front Door at 2431 Sixth Avenue was busier than usual on Friday, July 8th as the lobby was set up for community members to register to vote! TWC News was there to check it out. You can read and see the story here. Over thirty people registered to vote- many for the first time… more
Why doesn’t she just leave? It’s a question often asked when the topic of domestic violence comes up. (Shouldn’t we ask, Why does he hit her? But we digress.) Check out this Opinion piece from The Seattle Times. In it Linda Olsen of the Washington State Coalition of Domestic Violence talks about the Housing First approach and touches… more
We are again sharing the good news of the funding awarded to Unity House and partners that will help provide supports around programs that address the intersection of HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Local TV stations picked up the story when Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer announced the news of this vital funding. You can read more here…. more
Unity House’s 8th Street location is the home to new donation bins for drop off of clothing and shoes. Unity House was founded by people who were committed to living in a low-income neighborhood to better understand the needs of the poor. The original ‘Street Ministry’ operation of Unity House was in a small house… more
Community members are invited to a Smart Cycleing Class on Saturday, July 16th. Coordinated by the great folks at Troy Bike Rescue and led by instructors from the League of American Bicyclists, the class is free. Running from 12-4pm at Unity House located on 2431 Sixth Avenue in Troy, students will receive a bike light… more
Do you have clothes, shoes, handbags and other fashion accessories you just don’t wear anymore? Need to make room in your closet? Pare down your shoe collection? Consider donating those fashion cast-offs to Unity House! Not only will you feel unburdened by having room in your closet (and you’ll be able to see what’s in there),… more
