Empowering Lives.
Securing Futures.

Supporting people with disabilities and those in recovery in Central New York.

Nominate a deserving volunteer for the
16th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award

This award recognizes an outstanding Cayuga County volunteer who exhibits high moral standards and philanthropic spirit. Learn more about the award here.

The selected recipient will be honored at Unity House’s annual dinner on Monday, April 27. Nominations are due by Wednesday, February 11 to Kelly Buck.

News & Events

Fulfilling a Longtime Dream

April 15, 2026

It’s a Friday afternoon, and Richard Langendoerfer has just completed his work week as a teacher’s aide at TST BOCES. “It brings a smile to my face,” said Richard, 28. “It’s a job where I come home and think, ‘Wow, I really did something for them today.’” Not long ago,… Read the full article: Fulfilling a Longtime Dream

Empowered to Help Others

April 11, 2026

Three years ago, Martin Kasey was in a hospital, recovering from a suicide attempt. Two years ago, he was a participant in Unity House’s PROSperity Program, attending group classes with others recovering from mental illness. With help from a PROS practitioner, he was working on his goals: earning his peer… Read the full article: Empowered to Help Others