Posts by Nicole Hube
A night of gratitude and hope: Unity House celebrates 47 years at annual dinner
More than 150 Unity House supporters gathered Monday to celebrate people who bring hope to people with disabilities. “When you’re in the middle of full-on desperation, it’s hard to see any hope beyond that,” Charlie Mills told attendees at Unity House’s Annual Board and Award Dinner. “It just takes a couple people, seeing that spark… Continue Reading A night of gratitude and hope: Unity House celebrates 47 years at annual dinner
Read MoreUH recognizes employee excellence for first quarter of 2024
We couldn’t deliver on our mission without our amazing employees. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate some of them here. 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 Q1 2024: Katrina Starks Community Integration Specialist,… Continue Reading UH recognizes employee excellence for first quarter of 2024
Read MoreSecuring Futures, Today
Tomorrow is built by those who plan for it. One of those planners is Bob Neigh. His brother Phil has been a resident at Unity House’s Green Street IRA in Ithaca since 1988. Bob said he began making regular donations to Unity House because he believes in the mission. Recently, Bob made his generosity permanent.… Continue Reading Securing Futures, Today
Read MoreFreezin’ for a reason: Unity House Plungers raise more than $2,900 for Special Olympics
Saturday’s freezing temperatures didn’t stop the Unity House Plungers team from participating in the Ithaca Polar Plunge at Taughannock Falls State Park. The team took to the 36 degree frigid water of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg on March 23. 19 Unity House staff members raised more than $2,900 for Special Olympics New York, the third… Continue Reading Freezin’ for a reason: Unity House Plungers raise more than $2,900 for Special Olympics
Read MoreUH to recognize Matthew House volunteer Joe Goodsell
This year’s Fred Atkins Community Service Award winner is Joe Goodsell of Auburn. Joe was selected by a committee of community volunteers and will be recognized at this year’s Annual Dinner on April 29. A native central New Yorker, Joe was nominated by Matthew House for his outstanding volunteer service there since 2013. Joe earned… Continue Reading UH to recognize Matthew House volunteer Joe Goodsell
Read MoreMeet Kenny
My name is Kenny. I am 57 years old. I have Major Depressive Disorder and suffer from perpetual loneliness. I have been attending PROS for over 5 years. This program has helped me socialize and feel like a part of the community. I have two daughters who live in Florida, whom I love very much.… Continue Reading Meet Kenny
Read MoreCharlie Mills to speak at Unity House’s 2024 Annual Dinner
Auburn-based general contractor Charlie Mills has been selected as this year’s annual dinner guest speaker. He will speak at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Born in Seneca Falls, general contractor and business owner Charlie Mills had it rough growing up. As the… Continue Reading Charlie Mills to speak at Unity House’s 2024 Annual Dinner
Read MoreUnity House to honor local author Meyers
A committee of Unity House employees has selected author Elaine Meyers of Aurora as this year’s Open Arms Award winner. The author and former librarian will receive the 13th-annual award at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29. The committee selected Elaine for her openness to helping people with mental illness… Continue Reading Unity House to honor local author Meyers
Read MoreUnity House earns platinum Guidestar certification
Unity House is proud to announce that we have been awarded the GuideStar Platinum Certification for 2024, a testament to our commitment to transparency and accountability.
GuideStar is the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, providing valuable insights to donors, funders, and community stakeholders. Continue Reading Unity House earns platinum Guidestar certification
Read MoreMeet Shannon
Last March, GRACE House and PROS participant Shannon had an open beer and a bag of cocaine beside her, about to turn 55 years old. “I finally realized that this was not the life I wanted to live any longer,” she said. “I finally asked for help.” Continue Reading Meet Shannon
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