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Unity House seeks nominations for 15th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award
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
Read MoreNot Giving Up: Tina’s Story
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
Read MoreEmployees of the Quarter: Q4 2024
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
Read MoreStriving for Greatness
Congratulations to the following staff members who have recently earned their NADSP DSP-III credential and/or frontline supervisor certification (FLS): Terri Craig (FLS), Manderin Darling (DSP-III, FLS), Brad Gauger (FLS), Matthew Godden (FLS), Shannon Hoselton (FLS), Rose Inman (DSP-III), Desiree Jernigan (FLS), Melody LaClair (DSP-III), Cheryl McEvers (FLS), Melinda Mills (DSP-III), Jennifer Owens (DSP-III, FLS), Brittany… Read the full article: Striving for Greatness
Read MoreAdmin office is closed New Year’s Day
Unity House’s administrative offices at 217 Genesee St. in Auburn will be closed on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. We wish you a wonderful holiday season. Read the full article: Admin office is closed New Year’s Day
Read MoreTax-Free Giving: A Better Way to Give
If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are at least 70½ years old, you have a powerful tool to support the nonprofits you love. With a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), your gift flows directly from your IRA to your charity, tax-free. It also counts toward any required minimum distribution (RMD). This holiday season,… Read the full article: Tax-Free Giving: A Better Way to Give
Read MoreYou Did It!: Over $29,000 Raised During Giving Tuesday
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
Read MoreEveryone Has A Voice
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
Read MoreIt’s a Launch! Support Unity House’s Giving Tuesday campaign
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
Read MoreCongratulations to our Pumpkin Contest winners
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
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