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New Director for Unity Sunshine Program

Susan Rimkunas now Director of Unity Sunshine Program Unity House has promoted Susan Rimkunas to the position of Director of Unity Sunshine Programs. Rimkunas will oversee the organization’s child care, early intervention, special needs, universal pre-k and traveling summer camp programs. Rimkunas has a strong belief in supporting children, emphasizing those who have difficulty learning…. more

Traveling Summer Camp Receives Stewart’s Holiday Match!

Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match will help support the Unity Sunshine Program’s Traveling Summer Camp. Since 1972 Unity House has provided a free Traveling Summer Day Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp takes advantage of the many free child friendly and educational opportunities available in the Capital Region, such as Grafton Lake and Lincoln Park… more

Food Security Team Presents Film Series

The Unity House Food Security Team will present a series of films on issues related to food insecurity. Food insecurity is when one does not have consistent access to adequate food, due to lack of money and other resources. The Unity House Food Security Team is a group of staff, volunteers and consumers. For more information on upcoming films or… more

USP Receives Visit from Dept. of Education

Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education, Michael Yudin visited the Albany location of the Unity Sunshine Program in April.  He came to see the fully integrated and inclusive early learning setting for young children with disabilities to learn alongside their typically developing peers. Mr. Yudin met with… more

Unity Sunshine Program and News Channel 13’s Kids Who Care

Unity House’s Unity Sunshine Program was delighted to see a local teen who has a huge heart for children’s literacy profiled on News Channel 13’s Thirteen Kids Who Care. Kristin Connolly is no stranger to the Unity Sunshine Program, where she has worked diligently to create a picture book library for the kids who attend… more

Paws in the Park and Unity House

Unity House’s Domestic Violence Services Program has formed a team for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Paws in the Park event.  This family-friendly event will be on Saturday, Jun 21st at Siena College Campus.  There will be a Blessing of the Animals and a Zumba warm-up before a community walk kicks off at 9am. Those interested in… more

Bear Hugs Bring Brotherly Love

Sojourner Place, Unity House’s residence for victims of domestic violence, is the grateful recipient of the work of Bridging People and Place’s Bear Hugs Program.  The organization is a local, non-profit whose mission is to connect those wanting to volunteer their time to programs designed to bring comfort to others. They believe that service should… more

Unity Sunshine Program featured in Parent Pages

The Capital District Parent Pages published an essay written by Erin Maloney about her young son’s challenges in dealing with speech apraxia, a condition where words don’t come easily.  In her family’s case, Erin recognized early that her toddler son was not on track developmentally for speech. After testing, her child was diagnosed with speech… more

Troy Seniors Welcome Unity Sunshine!

The Troy Area Senior Services Center in downtown Troy invited the children form nearby Unity Sunshine Program to join them for their annual senior luncheon.  The event is an opportunity for seniors to bring in their grandchildren or nieces and nephews, enjoy lunch and see a magic show performed by magician Doug Bartels.  The event… more

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