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2023 Q2 Employees of the Quarter
We couldn’t deliver on our mission without our amazing employees. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate some of them here. Each Employee of the Quarter is nominated by their peers. Congratulations and thanks for your service! Carol Rossman – Administrative Assistant (PROS) “Carol is the first face of PROS, which is perfect because she is… Continue Reading 2023 Q2 Employees of the Quarter
Read MoreLongevity Awards: Recognizing Longstanding Employees
Our longstanding staff were recognized during our annual Longevity Awards recognition ceremonies. Congratulations to the following Unity House staff on their 2023 employment milestones. We are so grateful for all of you. Thank you for your years of dedication to help empower those we support. You are AWESOME! 30 years: Darlene Podolak 25 years: Gary… Continue Reading Longevity Awards: Recognizing Longstanding Employees
Read MoreUnity House Welcomes New Board Member
Unity House’s Executive Director Liz Smith has announced that a new community leader has joined the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Dr. Shari Weiss, executive director of Cayuga Community Health Network, was inducted to the board in August. Dr. Weiss has extensive experience in a range of human services including homeless housing, chemical dependency, mental health, and public health and policy. Continue Reading Unity House Welcomes New Board Member
Read MoreCheering Our Employees: Unity Games 2023
Dozens of Unity House employees competed in Unity Games 2023 Sept. 14 at Fillmore Glen State Park. The friendly competition pitted ten four-person teams against each other in nine events, including “Medieval Match,” “Dueling Vacuums,” and “Family Feud.” Employees from our Day Habilitation program in Ithaca won the overall championship. The teams and about 20… Continue Reading Cheering Our Employees: Unity Games 2023
Read MoreUnity House recognizes Direct Support Professionals
This month, Unity House celebrates the incredible work Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do every day to keep the people they support safe, healthy and empowered. “Thank you so very much for all that you do every day,” CEO Liz Smith said in a message to all DSPs. “You are at the very core of our… Continue Reading Unity House recognizes Direct Support Professionals
Read MoreUH accepting donations for Personal Care Drive
Unity House has partnered with the United Way of Cayuga County to once again sponsor their Personal Care Drive for this year. A donation box has been set up at Unity House headquarters at the back of West Middle School in Auburn (217 Genesee Street, Suite 14). Donations will be accepted until Oct. 9. Needed… Continue Reading UH accepting donations for Personal Care Drive
Read MoreUES food service program prepares individuals for competitive employment
Unity House’s Career-Specific Vocational Training (CSVT) food service program has been learning knife handling skills at the Center For Learning at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES in Auburn. “The feedback from the participants has been overwhelmingly positive. They absolutely love the program,” said Unity Employment Services Program Director Amanda McManus. “Our staff have worked tirelessly to get this… Continue Reading UES food service program prepares individuals for competitive employment
Read MoreBeardsley Golf Tournament raises funds for Unity House
Beardsley Architects + Engineers recently held their 19th annual charity golf tournament at Highland Park Golf Course in Auburn. This year’s beneficiary for the event was Unity House. 13 foursomes competed against one another on 18 holes, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. The winning team was 12 under par and consisted of Chris… Continue Reading Beardsley Golf Tournament raises funds for Unity House
Read MoreUES Accepting Donations for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. Our Unity Employment Services program has formed many new partnerships with organizations out in the community recently, including Sleep in Heavenly Peace To help them provide local kids across CNY with the bedding they need, we’re collecting donations! Unity Employment Services has set up… Continue Reading UES Accepting Donations for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Read MoreUnity House Welcomes Three New Directors
Forms clinical department, enhances employment services and mental health outreach effort Unity House’s CEO Elizabeth Smith is pleased to announce the hiring of three new directors. Taylor Casamassima, Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services. Taylor first joined the agency in 2014, working her way up from Senior Residential Counselor to Quality Assurance Specialist. She left Unity… Continue Reading Unity House Welcomes Three New Directors
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