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This week, after more than 37 years of direct support to people with disabilities, Tim Laird is retiring as Unity House’s longest-serving employee. “I remember so much of Unity House’s past,” Tim told CEO Liz Smith on Monday, his last day. “It’s like it was yesterday.” Liz said that Tim has been part of “a… Continue Reading Unity House’s longest-serving employee retires

Tomorrow is built by those who plan for it. One of those planners is Bob Neigh. His brother Phil has been a resident at Unity House’s Green Street IRA in Ithaca since 1988. Bob said he began making regular donations to Unity House because he believes in the mission. Recently, Bob made his generosity permanent.… Continue Reading Securing Futures, Today

Saturday’s freezing temperatures didn’t stop the Unity House Plungers team from participating in the Ithaca Polar Plunge at Taughannock Falls State Park. The team took to the 36 degree frigid water of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg on March 23. 19 Unity House staff members raised more than $2,900 for Special Olympics New York, the third… Continue Reading Freezin’ for a reason: Unity House Plungers raise more than $2,900 for Special Olympics

This year’s Fred Atkins Community Service Award winner is Joe Goodsell of Auburn. Joe was selected by a committee of community volunteers and will be recognized at this year’s Annual Dinner on April 29. A native central New Yorker, Joe was nominated by Matthew House for his outstanding volunteer service there since 2013. Joe earned… Continue Reading UH to recognize Matthew House volunteer Joe Goodsell

My name is Kenny. I am 57 years old. I have Major Depressive Disorder and suffer from perpetual loneliness. I have been attending PROS for over 5 years. This program has helped me socialize and feel like a part of the community. I have two daughters who live in Florida, whom I love very much.… Continue Reading Meet Kenny

Auburn-based general contractor Charlie Mills has been selected as this year’s annual dinner guest speaker. He will speak at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Born in Seneca Falls, general contractor and business owner Charlie Mills had it rough growing up. As the… Continue Reading Charlie Mills to speak at Unity House’s 2024 Annual Dinner

A committee of Unity House employees has selected author Elaine Meyers of Aurora as this year’s Open Arms Award winner. The author and former librarian will receive the 13th-annual award at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29. The committee selected Elaine for her openness to helping people with mental illness… Continue Reading Unity House to honor local author Meyers

Unity House is proud to announce that we have been awarded the GuideStar Platinum Certification for 2024, a testament to our commitment to transparency and accountability. 

GuideStar is the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, providing valuable insights to donors, funders, and community stakeholders. Continue Reading Unity House earns platinum Guidestar certification