Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Unity House’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability.

Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Unity House’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability.

Nominate a deserving volunteer for the
16th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award

This award recognizes an outstanding Cayuga County volunteer who exhibits high moral standards and philanthropic spirit. Learn more about the award here.

The selected recipient will be honored at Unity House’s annual dinner on Monday, April 27. Nominations are due by Wednesday, February 11 to Kelly Buck.

view the nomination form

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News & Events

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

Unity House welcomes three new board members

January 26, 2026

Unity House is delighted to introduce three new leaders who joined the board of directors in January 2026. Read the full article: Unity House welcomes three new board members