Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, person-centered environment.

Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Our mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, person-centered environment.

Give to the Liz Smith Legacy Fund

After 30 years at Unity House, CEO Liz Smith will retire at the end of the year. Make a gift to celebrate Liz's lifelong work of empowering people with disabilities.

News & Events

We Asked, You Answered

June 25, 2025

Over the winter, Unity House put out calls for your advocacy. Thank you for responding. Non-profits across New York State urged legislators to increase funding in the 2025-26 state budget by 7.8% to support people with disabilities. Together, we advocated for inflationary increases, rate reform, and DSP wage enhancement. Thebudget… Read the full article: We Asked, You Answered

Grants & Gifts

June 25, 2025

Unity House is the grateful recipient of funding from: Assemblymember Anna Kelles – $135,500 To improve five IRAs (group homes) in Tompkins County. The project will enhance accessibility within the homes and protect their structures, providing residents with greater autonomy, mobility and dignity. Columbian Foundation – $10,000 French/Metcalf Foundations –… Read the full article: Grants & Gifts