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Unity 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… Read the full article: 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… Read the full article: 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… Read the full article: 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… Read the full article: 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… Read the full article: 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… Read the full article: Unity House Welcomes Three New Directors
Read MoreUnity House Welcomes New Board Member
Lorie Fischer of Union Springs joins agency in leadership role Unity House CEO Liz Smith has announced that a new community leader has joined the agency’s board of directors. Lorie Fischer of the Cayuga County Health Department began her new duties in June. “Lorie has solid experience and knowledge of special needs in Cayuga County,”… Read the full article: Unity House Welcomes New Board Member
Read MoreUnity House Promotes Three New Directors
Advancement opportunities pay off for long-time employees Unity House is pleased to promote from within and recognize the good work of three long-time employees. All three positions are based in Ithaca, NY. Director of Day Services Aaron Brozon. Aaron has served as assistant program director for residential services in Tompkins County for 12 years, and… Read the full article: Unity House Promotes Three New Directors
Read MoreUnity House Welcomes New Director
Dorothy Radcliff hired to lead Grace House recovery program Auburn, New York – Unity House’s Chief Operating Officer Darlene Podolak announces that Dorothy Radcliff has joined the agency as the new director of Grace House’s substance use program. Dorothy began her new duties in February. She replaces former director Ashley Short. Dorothy Radcliff of Scipio… Read the full article: Unity House Welcomes New Director
Read MoreCelebrating 45 Years of Outstanding Human Service in CNY
Unity House is observing its 45th anniversary in 2022. The agency got its start in 1972 when it began offering housing services to emotionally disabled veterans. The agency leased space in the historic Case mansion on South Street in Auburn from First Presbyterian Church. Twenty-one beds were made available to this population, and a community… Read the full article: Celebrating 45 Years of Outstanding Human Service in CNY
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