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

A Long Road to Recovery: Morgan’s Story

June 19, 2026

Morgan O’Neil, 29, has battled substance use since her teenage years. “I started drinking at 15,” she said. “I was throwing parties every weekend when my stepdad wasn’t home.” At 17, Morgan was prescribed opiates. That quickly led to dependence. Heroin and fentanyl use soon followed. By her mid-20s, even… Read the full article: A Long Road to Recovery: Morgan’s Story

Unity House welcomes two new board members

June 10, 2026

April Rendsland is a caseworker at Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services. She was a direct support professional at Unity House from 2017-2019, and currently sits on the board of directors of East Hill Medical Center. April holds a bachelor’s in human service and development from SUNY Empire… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes two new board members