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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… Continue Reading Oh, the Places We’ll Go!

Unity House honored some of its longest-serving employees this week with gifts and words of gratitude. At gatherings in Auburn and Ithaca, Unity House CEO Liz Smith and COO Darlene Podolak joined supervisors from every part of the organization in thanking employees who completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with… Continue Reading Longevity Awards 2024: Recognizing our longstanding employees

No matter how healthy we are today, we won’t live forever. Which means that we won’t always be here to make decisions about how to use the money and other possessions we’ve accumulated over our lives – our estates. Continue Reading Join us Oct. 21 for our free estate planning seminar

Approximately 60 staff members participated in this year’s Unity Games at Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia. This annual employee appreciation picnic and corporate challenge focuses on retention and teambuilding. Teams competed in fun challenges, donning their best-decorated shirts for a chance to be crowned 1st-place Olympians. Teams also participated in Unity Feud, a Family-Feud inspired… Continue Reading Going for gold: Staff compete in annual Unity Games appreciation event

Unity House Chief Executive Officer Liz Smith and Chief Operating Officer Darlene Podolak had the following to say about our Unity House staff members during DSP Week: From CEO Liz Smith: “I am sitting here, trying to find the words to express how grateful I am for the hard work you put in everyday.  And… Continue Reading CEO Liz Smith and COO Darlene Podolak commend Unity House staff during DSP Week

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