A Champion for our Cause

Andrew Cuddy steps down as Board President

After serving 14 years on Unity House’s Board of Directors, including four years as its president, Andy Cuddy stepped down in May.

“It has been a great joy to work with my fellow board members, the administrative team and the Unity House staff in accomplishing a difficult mission over these many years with, what I believe, has been great success,” Andy said in his resignation letter to the board. “I have taken pride in playing a small role in the mission of Unity House.”

Andy has been a consistent donor and strong advocate for expanding Unity House’s fundraising efforts. He pushed especially for an endowment fund to ensure that the organization can continue delivering on its mission for generations to come. During his tenure, Unity House established an endowment that has grown to more than $500,000.

Unity House CEO Liz Smith said Andy has been an asset to the organization since he joined the board in 2010, shortly after she became its chief executive. As board president, Andy supported Liz through difficult decisions brought on by the COVID pandemic, she said.

“Andy is an effective leader because he asks a lot of questions and he has a lot of ideas,” Liz said. “He has been engaged, and he has been generous to Unity House in so many ways. I’m sad to see him go. I wish him well.”