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Over the winter, Unity House put out calls for your advocacy. Thank you for responding. Non-profits across New York State urged legislators to increase funding in the 2025-26 state budget by 7.8% to support people with disabilities. Together, we advocated for inflationary increases, rate reform, and DSP wage enhancement. Thebudget has now passed, and 2.6%… Read the full article: We Asked, You Answered

Unity House is the grateful recipient of funding from: Assemblymember Anna Kelles – $135,500 To improve five IRAs (group homes) in Tompkins County. The project will enhance accessibility within the homes and protect their structures, providing residents with greater autonomy, mobility and dignity. Columbian Foundation – $10,000 French/Metcalf Foundations – $5,000 Polisseni Foundation – $3,125… Read the full article: Grants & Gifts

Unity House has won a new $135,500 state grant to make improvements at five IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) for people with developmental disabilities in Tompkins County. The work will improve accessibility within the group homes and protect their structures. The work will provide residents with greater autonomy, mobility and dignity. We’re grateful to state Assemblymember… Read the full article: Improving Accessibility in Tompkins County

Unity House’s Unity Employment Services has officially expanded into Tompkins County, bringing new opportunities for people with disabilities to access vocational training, job development, and employment support. The expansion follows a collaborative conversation between Unity House and Margie Shaw, a Unity House board member involved with Ithaca City School District and specializing in special education.… Read the full article: Unity Employment Services expands programming, employment support to Tompkins County

Unity House Celebrates Exceptional Individuals On Monday, April 28, Unity House hosted its Annual Board & Award Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Auburn, New York. The evening brought together over 170 community members, supporters, and partners to honor outstanding individuals and celebrate the organization’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and… Read the full article: A Night of Recognition

Jim Burlingame and Ashley Moench to be honored at April 28 dinner Unity House is pleased to announce its 2025 awardees: 14th OPEN ARMS AWARDEE: Ashley Moench of Tully Ashley is the former director of Unity House’s Grace House recovery program, and is now the executive director at Nick’s Ride 4 Friends in Auburn, a similar… Read the full article: Unity House announces 2025 award winners

Liz Smith, Unity House’s top executive for more than 15 years, will retire December 31, capping a career dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. “My career here has been my passion,” Liz said after announcing her plans to Unity House staff. “What I’m doing is what I love to do.” Liz began her career in… Read the full article: Unity House CEO to retire at year’s end