Posts by Nicole Hube
Peer Academy empowers people to help
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: Peer Academy empowers people to help
Read MoreLemondes gifts $50k to Auburn Day Hab
Unity House would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Assemblyman John Lemondes for securing $50,000 to support facility improvements at one of our day hab locations. Funding is provided through a State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant. Our Market St. location, home to our Auburn day habilitation program since 2004, will receive a… Read the full article: Lemondes gifts $50k to Auburn Day Hab
Read MorePeers power PROS growth
Unity House’s PROSperity program is growing to meet the need for outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation. As it does, it’s empowering participants to help each other recover. With six full-time staffers – up from three in 2022 – PROS is offering more group classes than it has since before COVID. Most of the program’s 50 registered participants… Read the full article: Peers power PROS growth
Read MoreOh, the Places We’ll Go!
Over the summer, participants from all Unity House programs were encouraged to complete a stamp book-style passport as they visited locations in Cayuga and Tompkins Counties. Folks were encouraged to get out and about with their staff members, fellow housemates and family members to enjoy the sunshine and discover new landmarks. Staff compiled photo submissions… Read the full article: Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
Read MoreRecognizing excellence: Q3 2024 Employees of the Quarter
We couldn’t deliver on our mission without our amazing employees. Each Employee of the Quarter is nominated by their peers. Each breathes life into Unity House’s core values: honesty, integrity, and respect. Congratulations to our most recent honorees! DSP of Q3 2024: Sydney Boles Residence Counselor, Oak Drive IRA “Sydney has persevered through ups and… Read the full article: Recognizing excellence: Q3 2024 Employees of the Quarter
Read MoreLongevity Awards 2024: Recognizing our longstanding employees
Unity House honored some of its longest-serving employees this week with gifts and words of gratitude. At gatherings in Auburn and Ithaca, Unity House CEO Liz Smith and COO Darlene Podolak joined supervisors from every part of the organization in thanking employees who completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with… Read the full article: Longevity Awards 2024: Recognizing our longstanding employees
Read MoreJoin us Oct. 21 for our free estate planning seminar
No matter how healthy we are today, we won’t live forever. Which means that we won’t always be here to make decisions about how to use the money and other possessions we’ve accumulated over our lives – our estates. Read the full article: Join us Oct. 21 for our free estate planning seminar
Read MoreGoing for gold: Staff compete in annual Unity Games appreciation event
Approximately 60 staff members participated in this year’s Unity Games at Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia. This annual employee appreciation picnic and corporate challenge focuses on retention and teambuilding. Teams competed in fun challenges, donning their best-decorated shirts for a chance to be crowned 1st-place Olympians. Teams also participated in Unity Feud, a Family-Feud inspired… Read the full article: Going for gold: Staff compete in annual Unity Games appreciation event
Read MoreCEO Liz Smith and COO Darlene Podolak commend Unity House staff during DSP Week
Unity House Chief Executive Officer Liz Smith and Chief Operating Officer Darlene Podolak had the following to say about our Unity House staff members during DSP Week: From CEO Liz Smith: “I am sitting here, trying to find the words to express how grateful I am for the hard work you put in everyday. And… Read the full article: CEO Liz Smith and COO Darlene Podolak commend Unity House staff during DSP Week
Read MoreAn un-fore-gettable day of fundraising
Overcoming nature’s elements and a soggy 18 holes, 23 foursomes took to the course on August 19 for Beardsley Architects’ 20th-annual golf tournament. The event raised over $13,000 to support Unity House!
Congratulations to our tournament foursomes and thank you to our sponsors for making this year’s event a huge success. Together, you all help us empower people with disabilities. Read the full article: An un-fore-gettable day of fundraising
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