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Unity House is delighted to share that we surpassed our Giving Tuesday goal by more than $4,000 and unlocked the $12,500 match from three anonymous donors. In all, Unity House raised $29,291 to empower people with disabilities! Each gift made a huge difference, and none of them would have been possible without our generous family… Read the full article: You Did It!: Over $29,000 Raised During Giving Tuesday

A new group at Auburn Day Hab is empowering people to stand up for themselves. The self-advocacy group formed a year ago, and is comprised of about 15 program participants. Facilitated bimonthly by Service Instructor Lea Church, the group grew out of a need for a mutual support system. “A few of the individuals consistently… Read the full article: Everyone Has A Voice

We hope you’ll consider donating to Unity House for Giving Tuesday. Over the next two weeks, you can support people with disabilities and help us reach our goal of $25,000 by the end of the day on December 3. GIVE NOW Thanks to three anonymous donors, all gifts made between November 19 and December 3… Read the full article: It’s a Launch! Support Unity House’s Giving Tuesday campaign

Thank you to everyone who submitted entries this year for our organization-wide pumpkin decorating contest. We received 40 entries! Read the full article: Congratulations to our Pumpkin Contest winners

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

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

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!