Posts by Nicole Hube
A Brighter Path Forward: Martin’s Story
For nearly two years, Martin Kasey worked as a nurse’s aide in a psychiatric hospital, helping people through the worst times of their lives. He enjoyed the work, but he couldn’t share an important truth: He struggles with mental illness himself. When his depression spiraled into a series of crises, he lost his job. He… Read the full article: A Brighter Path Forward: Martin’s Story
Read MoreA Night of Recognition
Unity House Celebrates Exceptional Individuals On Monday, April 28, Unity House hosted its Annual Board & Award Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Auburn, New York. The evening brought together over 170 community members, supporters, and partners to honor outstanding individuals and celebrate the organization’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and… Read the full article: A Night of Recognition
Read MoreLife in Full: Tony’s Story
Tony Amerman, 49, has always embraced challenges with resilience, never letting his disability keep him from a full life. Growing up in Texas, Tony and six of his seven siblings entered foster care. Determined to stay together, they were featured in the National Enquirer to help find them a home. They eventually landed in Candor,… Read the full article: Life in Full: Tony’s Story
Read MoreUnity House announces 2025 award winners
Jim Burlingame and Ashley Moench to be honored at April 28 dinner Unity House is pleased to announce its 2025 awardees: 14th OPEN ARMS AWARDEE: Ashley Moench of Tully Ashley is the former director of Unity House’s Grace House recovery program, and is now the executive director at Nick’s Ride 4 Friends in Auburn, a similar… Read the full article: Unity House announces 2025 award winners
Read MoreUnity House CEO to retire at year’s end
Liz Smith, Unity House’s top executive for more than 15 years, will retire December 31, capping a career dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. “My career here has been my passion,” Liz said after announcing her plans to Unity House staff. “What I’m doing is what I love to do.” Click here to read Liz’s… Read the full article: Unity House CEO to retire at year’s end
Read MoreCEO’s Perspective: True to the Mission
It is with a lot of emotion and so many memories that I announce my retirement from Unity House, effective the last day of this year.
I have loved my time at Unity House. I am grateful to have worked with so many talented and creative people dedicated to our mission. I’m talking about our amazing frontline staff, our support staff and our volunteer board members. I’m also talking about you. Thank you for all you’ve done to support Unity House, and me, as we worked to empower people with disabilities. Read the full article: CEO’s Perspective: True to the Mission
Read MoreSky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge
Skyler (Sky) Chehovich, 23, overcame blindness and intellectual disabilities to complete high school and become an Eagle Scout. Sky’s mother helped him every step of the way, but she knew she couldn’t help Sky become a self-sufficient adult on her own. She enrolled him in an agency-based habilitation program, but it wasn’t a good fit;… Read the full article: Sky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap
Unity House successfully concluded its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan in December. Below is an overview of some key priorities achieved: Priority One: Staffing Unity House is an employer of choice in the communities we serve Priority Two: Information Technology Ensure business continuance, sustainability and disaster recovery from a technology and information perspective Priority Three: EndowmentGrow the… Read the full article: That’s a Wrap
Read MoreFrom Recovery to Resilience: George’s Journey
Eighteen months ago, George Anthony made a life-changing decision: to pursue sobriety. “I was in a dark place,” he recalled. “My mom had died. I started using drugs when I was fifteen … I was putting myself in dangerous situations. My life was going nowhere. And then one morning, I just woke up and thought,… Read the full article: From Recovery to Resilience: George’s Journey
Read MoreConcerns about federal funding freeze
Dear everyone, As you probably know, the federal Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum yesterday that orders a “temporary pause of agency grant, loan and other financial assistance programs.” While the order was vague, and while it has since been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, we are concerned. Since much of the… Read the full article: Concerns about federal funding freeze
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