Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Supporting people with disabilities and those in recovery in Central New York.

Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Supporting people with disabilities and those in recovery in Central New York.

News & Events

Healthy Choices, Happy Outcomes

February 13, 2026

Since working at Unity House in April 2024, Amy Jefferson has lost 60 pounds and quit smoking. “I feel so great,” said Amy, a residence counselor at New Life IRA in Auburn. “As someone who started at 374 pounds and was a smoker, I have come a long way. I’m… Read the full article: Healthy Choices, Happy Outcomes

Unity House names new leaders

January 28, 2026

Unity House, a local nonprofit that provides housing and other supports for more than 700 people with disabilities, has a new chief executive.

Darlene Podolak became the organization’s CEO on January 1 after serving more than eight years as its chief operating officer. She replaced Liz Smith, who retired Dec. 31 as the nonprofit’s fourth CEO. Read the full article: Unity House names new leaders