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

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Longevity 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

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Unity 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

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Cheering 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

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UES 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

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UES 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

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Unity 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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