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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. Continue Reading An un-fore-gettable day of fundraising

One state senator and three assembly members visited Unity House programs in their respective districts this summer. All expressed support for Unity House’s mission and pledged to advocate for adequate funding for people with disabilities. Assemblymember Anna Kelles (AD-125) met with Unity House CEO Liz Smith at Danby Road IRA. The visit began with a… Continue Reading State legislators visit Unity House

Gratitude is contagious.

While working on thank you cards for an upcoming event, several participants at the Ithaca Day Habilitation program stood up to tell their friends how much they appreciate each other and Unity House.

“I am very, very happy that I can come back here to Day Hab,” said Lynne Jernigan, who kicked things off by using his heart-shaped artwork to describe his feelings. “I am very happy with my friends. … You all are my heart. You all are my support.” Continue Reading Impromptu appreciation at Ithaca Day Hab

When six student artists from Unity House’s Day Habilitation program visited the Artist’s Lounge in Seneca Falls Tuesday, they knew just what to do.

The selected their ceramic figurines, selected their paint colors and brushes, and found their seats to get to work. Continue Reading Auburn Day Hab visits the Artist’s Lounge

At Unity House, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities so that they can live their lives to the fullest. That means maximizing their personal autonomy – helping them build or maintain self-care skills and control their own physical mobility. Among those who have joined our programs in recent years, we have seen a… Continue Reading Accessibility project grant will improve three Unity House sites in Auburn

With the help of PROS Practitioner Kristen Lane and other program staff, 12 participants recently pieced together a 4-page newsletter, titled PROS: Perspective.

The most recent edition of the newsletter raises awareness of opioid addiction and alcoholism, recaps recent events and award accomplishments, and includes a candid interview of a PROS participant and GRACE House/SLF resident, George, as well as a “Words of Wisdom” column. Continue Reading Meet George

Our summer Spirit newsletter is here! Check your mailbox for your copy and read our many stories of hope today. Pictured on the cover are program manager Ryan Wilcox and Ithaca Day Hab participant Robert. Click on the preview of the front cover to read now. If you have yet to receive your copy, let… Continue Reading Introducing our Summer 2024 Spirit newsletter

New Unity House Board President Ken Knight said he wants more people to know of the important work the organization does. Continue Reading Leading Community

After serving 14 years on Unity House’s Board of Directors, including four years as its president, Andy Cuddy stepped down in May. Continue Reading A Champion for our Cause