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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

Unity House’s CEO Liz Smith has announced that two new community leaders have joined the nonprofit’s board of directors. Taylor Symes and Jessica Janssen, both of Auburn, began their board duties in January. Taylor Symes is a licensed benefits consultant for AFLAC, in addition to being a sales rep for Peaceful Living Home Sales. She… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes two new board members

Elaine Meyers, our 2024 Open Arms Award recipient, has been a dedicated volunteer with PROS for several months. This semester, she is leading a weekly creative writing class. Drawing inspiration from Victor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Elaine uses the book’s themes to foster meaningful class discussions. Participants are encouraged to express themselves through poetry… Read the full article: The search for meaning: PROS creative writing class helps process traumas

Nominations are now being accepted for the 15th 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: Unity House seeks nominations for 15th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award

If it weren’t for Unity House, Tina Clark would not be alive today, she said.

“Since I was 22, Unity House has been there for me,” said Tina, 52. “I never thought I’d be here today. I’m very grateful.” Read the full article: Not Giving Up: Tina’s Story

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 one of our most recent 2024 Q4 honorees, Lindsey Leighton (Residence Counselor, Oak Drive) and Doug Alise (Program Manager, Green Street).… Read the full article: Employees of the Quarter: Q4 2024

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