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Cooking with Confidence
Jeffrey Schmitz loves the equipment, the heat and the team hustle of working in a professional kitchen. As a participant in Unity Employment Services, he… Continue Reading Cooking with Confidence
Margie Shaw joins UH board of directors
Margaret “Margie” Shaw of Ithaca joined the Unity House board of directors in June. A Master Educator of Inclusion at the Ithaca City School District,… Continue Reading Margie Shaw joins UH board of directors
Registration now open for golf tournament to benefit Unity House
Calling all golfers! REGISTER NOW HERE Summer is upon us, and Unity House is looking forward to Beardsley Architects’ 20th annual charity golf tournament. The… Continue Reading Registration now open for golf tournament to benefit Unity House
Learning and Earning
The hard work is paying off for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) seeking their credentials.
Since local colleges launched free online DSP credentialing programs last fall, nine Unity House employees have earned the DSP-I credential. Three of them – Lea Church, Brittany Randolph and William Vaughn-Russell – continued their studies and have now earned their DSP-II credential. Continue Reading Learning and Earning
Community walks together to support people in recovery
In what community does the mayor, city court judge, district attorney and sheriff gather every year to celebrate people recovering from substance use disorder? Auburn,… Continue Reading Community walks together to support people in recovery
Unity House’s PROSperity Program for mental health to host awareness walk
Our PROSperity program for mental health (PROS) is hosting a mental health awareness walk on Friday, May 31 in Auburn in front of the NYS… Continue Reading Unity House’s PROSperity Program for mental health to host awareness walk
Register Now: For the Next Generation
No matter how healthy we are today, we won’t live forever. Which means that we won’t always be here to make decisions about how to… Continue Reading Register Now: For the Next Generation
Unity House’s longest-serving employee retires
This week, after more than 37 years of direct support to people with disabilities, Tim Laird is retiring as Unity House’s longest-serving employee. “I remember… Continue Reading Unity House’s longest-serving employee retires
A night of gratitude and hope: Unity House celebrates 47 years at annual dinner
More than 150 Unity House supporters gathered Monday to celebrate people who bring hope to people with disabilities. “When you’re in the middle of full-on… Continue Reading A night of gratitude and hope: Unity House celebrates 47 years at annual dinner