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Life in Full: Tony’s Story

April 8, 2025

Tony Amerman, 49, has always embraced challenges with resilience, never letting his disability keep him from a full life. Growing up in Texas, Tony and… Read the full article: Life in Full: Tony’s Story

Unity House announces 2025 award winners

March 14, 2025

Jim Burlingame and Ashley Moench to be honored at April 28 dinner Unity House is pleased to announce its 2025 awardees: 14th OPEN ARMS AWARDEE: Ashley… Read the full article: Unity House announces 2025 award winners

Liz Smith (right) and Independent Housing Case Manager Cindy Gibson in 2000.

Unity House CEO to retire at year’s end

March 3, 2025

Liz Smith, Unity House’s top executive for more than 15 years, will retire December 31, capping a career dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. “My… Read the full article: Unity House CEO to retire at year’s end

Unity House CEO Liz Smith greets Auburn Day Hab participant Rob Clark

CEO’s Perspective: True to the Mission

March 3, 2025

It is with a lot of emotion and so many memories that I announce my retirement from Unity House, effective the last day of this year.

I have loved my time at Unity House. I am grateful to have worked with so many talented and creative people dedicated to our mission. I’m talking about our amazing frontline staff, our support staff and our volunteer board members. I’m also talking about you. Thank you for all you’ve done to support Unity House, and me, as we worked to empower people with disabilities. Read the full article: CEO’s Perspective: True to the Mission

Sky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge

March 1, 2025

Skyler (Sky) Chehovich, 23, overcame blindness and intellectual disabilities to complete high school and become an Eagle Scout. Sky’s mother helped him every step of… Read the full article: Sky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge

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That’s a Wrap

February 28, 2025

Unity House successfully concluded its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan in December. Below is an overview of some key priorities achieved: Priority One: Staffing Unity House is… Read the full article: That’s a Wrap

Action Needed to Prevent Medicaid Cuts

February 25, 2025

Dear Friends of Unity House, The U.S. House of Representatives may be voting as soon as today on a proposal that would cut vital care… Read the full article: Action Needed to Prevent Medicaid Cuts

From Recovery to Resilience: George’s Journey

February 6, 2025

Eighteen months ago, George Anthony made a life-changing decision: to pursue sobriety. “I was in a dark place,” he recalled. “My mom had died. I… Read the full article: From Recovery to Resilience: George’s Journey

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Concerns about federal funding freeze

January 29, 2025

Dear everyone, As you probably know, the federal Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum yesterday that orders a “temporary pause of agency grant,… Read the full article: Concerns about federal funding freeze