Unity House staff- notably those in the Domestic Violence Services Program- are donning orange in recognition of February’s Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month. Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program offers safe space to all victims of domestic and dating abuse. All year long and especially in the month of February, Unity House staff will be… more
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What’s Up with all the Orange?
February Marks Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month Unity House is participating in the national Love is Respect campaign to raise awareness about dating abuse and promote the importance of healthy relationships. Orange is the signature color of Teen Dating Abuse Awareness; February 10 is the day to wear orange. In February and beyond, the Unity House Domestic Violence Services… more
Cutie QBs!
Columbia High School football players will visit Unity Sunshine Program on Friday to spend time with the children in their classrooms. In preparation for the Super Bowl, members of the team will help the preschoolers get excited for the big game on Sunday. The football players will play catch and other fun games with the… more
Winter Newsletter
“Inside Unity House,” the newsletter of news and happenings around Unity House, published a winter edition in December 2014. You can view and download a copy below. Inside Unity House – Newsletter To sign up to receive the newsletter in your mailbox or to be added to the Unity House e-mail list, please contact info@unityhouseNY.org…. more
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Want to help during the holiday season? Condcut a Food Drive at your office or among your friends. Collect toys for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program, or adopt individual children and families to help directly Donate Gift Cards for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program- these are especially great for stores like Gamestop, Walmart,… more
The Run for Help
The Run for Help in memory of Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki L. Hart will be held on Sunday, June 9th at the Goff Middle School in East Greenbush. This 5K run/walk event brings awareness to the serious issue of domestic violence and raises funds for The Nikki Hart Children’s Memorial Fund and Unity House Domestic Violence… more
Unity House Launches Capital Campaign
Unity House officially began construction of its new community resource center, The Front Door, which will be an integral part of the Troy community, allowing Unity House to provide enhanced services for people in need throughout Rensselaer County. “We are confident that The Front Door will contribute to the improvement, safety and stabilization of… more
Construction Starts on The Front Door
Unity House is pleased to announce the official start of constuction of The Front Door, a community resource center located at their site at 2431 Sixth Avenue in Troy. The building is part of Unity House’s Capital Campaign, an effort to raise $8 million to build The Front Door as well as Sojourner Place, a… more
Mary Jane Smith to be honored as a Woman of Distinction
We’ve known it all along: Mary Jane Smith is a Woman of Distinction! Senator Neil Breslin will be honoring Ms. Smith for her work with Unity House. The ceremony will take place on May 7th at The Capitol. Long retired from Unity House, Mary Jane Smith has remained a tireless advocate for people in need. When… more
The Howard & Bush Foundation to Match Gifts to Unity House Capital Campaign
Unity House Capital Campaign to Benefit from Howard & Bush Foundation Challenge Troy, N.Y. – The Howard & Bush Foundation has lent its support to Unity House’s Capital Campaign by agreeing to match new campaign donations dollar for dollar up to $250,000. For every dollar donated or pledged to Unity House, the foundation will provide… more
What’s Up with all the Orange?
February Marks Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month Unity House is participating in the national Love is Respect campaign to raise awareness about dating abuse and promote the importance of healthy relationships. Orange is the signature color of Teen Dating Abuse Awareness; February 10 is the day to wear orange. In February and beyond, the Unity House Domestic Violence Services… more
Cutie QBs!
Columbia High School football players will visit Unity Sunshine Program on Friday to spend time with the children in their classrooms. In preparation for the Super Bowl, members of the team will help the preschoolers get excited for the big game on Sunday. The football players will play catch and other fun games with the… more
Winter Newsletter
“Inside Unity House,” the newsletter of news and happenings around Unity House, published a winter edition in December 2014. You can view and download a copy below. Inside Unity House – Newsletter To sign up to receive the newsletter in your mailbox or to be added to the Unity House e-mail list, please contact info@unityhouseNY.org…. more
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Want to help during the holiday season? Condcut a Food Drive at your office or among your friends. Collect toys for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program, or adopt individual children and families to help directly Donate Gift Cards for Unity House’s Adopt a Family program- these are especially great for stores like Gamestop, Walmart,… more
The Run for Help
The Run for Help in memory of Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki L. Hart will be held on Sunday, June 9th at the Goff Middle School in East Greenbush. This 5K run/walk event brings awareness to the serious issue of domestic violence and raises funds for The Nikki Hart Children’s Memorial Fund and Unity House Domestic Violence… more
Unity House Launches Capital Campaign
Unity House officially began construction of its new community resource center, The Front Door, which will be an integral part of the Troy community, allowing Unity House to provide enhanced services for people in need throughout Rensselaer County. “We are confident that The Front Door will contribute to the improvement, safety and stabilization of… more
Construction Starts on The Front Door
Unity House is pleased to announce the official start of constuction of The Front Door, a community resource center located at their site at 2431 Sixth Avenue in Troy. The building is part of Unity House’s Capital Campaign, an effort to raise $8 million to build The Front Door as well as Sojourner Place, a… more
Mary Jane Smith to be honored as a Woman of Distinction
We’ve known it all along: Mary Jane Smith is a Woman of Distinction! Senator Neil Breslin will be honoring Ms. Smith for her work with Unity House. The ceremony will take place on May 7th at The Capitol. Long retired from Unity House, Mary Jane Smith has remained a tireless advocate for people in need. When… more
The Howard & Bush Foundation to Match Gifts to Unity House Capital Campaign
Unity House Capital Campaign to Benefit from Howard & Bush Foundation Challenge Troy, N.Y. – The Howard & Bush Foundation has lent its support to Unity House’s Capital Campaign by agreeing to match new campaign donations dollar for dollar up to $250,000. For every dollar donated or pledged to Unity House, the foundation will provide… more