Posts by Nicole Hube
Nominate a deserving volunteer for Unity House’s Atkins Award
Nominations are still being accepted until February 15 for the 14th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award. This award is given by Unity House each spring in memory of Frederick J. Atkins, a beloved Cayuga County volunteer who passed away in 2009 at the age of 95. Read the full article: Nominate a deserving volunteer for Unity House’s Atkins Award
Read MoreUnity House welcomes new board member
Michael Antonacci brings expertise in financial management Auburn, New York – Unity House’s CEO Liz Smith has announced that a new community leader has joined the nonprofit’s board of directors. Michael Antonacci of Rialto Wealth Management began his new duties in January. An expert in financial and investment management, Mike will help the board navigate… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes new board member
Read MoreEight Auburn Day Hab participants celebrate completion of self-advocacy program
Heather Rafferty is a singer and a dancer. She loves cats and music. And she knows what she wants in life – a home and a family of her own. Today, her dreams are one step closer to reality, thanks to SANYS-U. The six-week course, led by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, helps… Read the full article: Eight Auburn Day Hab participants celebrate completion of self-advocacy program
Read MoreUnity House CEO seeks help with challenges, opportunities in 2024
Thank you for being among Unity House’s supporters. In this new year, we’ll need your help more than ever to empower people with disabilities. That’s why I want to share with you the major challenges and opportunities ahead. Our greatest challenge remains staffing. Because state funding for our work has fallen behind inflation for well… Read the full article: Unity House CEO seeks help with challenges, opportunities in 2024
Read MoreCare about people with disabilities? Urge state leaders to adequately fund supports and services
On Jan. 17, Gov. Hochul will release her 2024-25 Executive Budget. That means there’s still time to make your voice heard. Last year, organizations like Unity House pushed for: The wage enhancement didn’t pass and the COLA approved was just 4% – far below the rate of inflation. Every day, Unity House DSPs empower more than… Read the full article: Care about people with disabilities? Urge state leaders to adequately fund supports and services
Read MoreUnity House receives $5,500 grant from Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Unity House is grateful for a $5,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. These funds will be put towards the renovation of a handicap accessible bathroom at our Hector Street IRA in Ithaca. We thank the foundation for their support of our mission.
Read MoreUrge Governor Hochul to Fund Mental Health Housing Programs in the 2024-25 State Budget
Unity House is partnering with the Association for Community Living (ACL) to urge Governor Hochul to include better funding for mental health programs in the state budget. SEND A LETTER NOW: https://takeaction.io/acl/urge-governor-hochul-to-fund-mental-health-housing-programs-in-the-2024-2025-state-budget/ Please take a moment to send an E-letter directly to Governor Hochul to remind her of the importance of modernizing the Mental Health… Read the full article: Urge Governor Hochul to Fund Mental Health Housing Programs in the 2024-25 State Budget
Read MoreDonors raise $24,000 for Unity House on Giving Tuesday
We are delighted to share that more than 160 generous donors responded on Giving Tuesday. Together, we raised more than $24,000, more than twice as much as last year’s campaign! Our mission is stronger with your support. Thank you!
Read MoreCheck out our Fall 2023 Spirit Newsletter!
Unity House’s Spirit newsletter is published three times a year in winter, spring and fall. The most recent edition of our newsletter is arriving in mailboxes beginning November 3 and includes recent program happenings, staff appreciations and recognitions, a letter from CEO Liz Smith, a recap of our golf tournament and so much more. If… Read the full article: Check out our Fall 2023 Spirit Newsletter!
Read MoreMeet Cliff
My name is Clifford. You can call me Cliff. I’m a tattoo enthusiast, a music lover, and a cat dad. I suffer from borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder and PTSD. Since coming to PROS, I have learned to realize that I am more than just my diagnosis. With the help of PROS, I am… Read the full article: Meet Cliff
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