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Unity House wellness programs save employee’s life

February 15, 2024

Elspeth Peterson has been taking advantage of Unity House’s biometric screening since it was first offered 14 years ago. She liked that Unity House offered… Read the full article: Unity House wellness programs save employee’s life

Set Up for Success: Empowering Our Workforce

February 14, 2024

When local community colleges began offering credentialing courses to direct support professionals last fall, Unity House DSPs were first in line.

At Tompkins Cortland Community College, all 15 seats were filled by Unity House staff members, said Patty Tvaroha, professor of human services.

“It has been a blessing, I think, to have them all be Unity House people,” Tvaroha said. “They are creating their own natural support system.” Read the full article: Set Up for Success: Empowering Our Workforce

Remembering Gerry

February 13, 2024

Gerry Hodnett was an artist with a following.

“There was something very special about Gerry,” said his sister, Sandy Arden. “He made friends wherever he went and he even touched people he didn’t meet.

When Gerry died at age 74 last year, Sandy was devastated, and so were his closest friends. Among them were his housemates at Unity House’s Sheffield Road residence, where he lived since 2011. Read the full article: Remembering Gerry

Nominate a deserving volunteer for Unity House’s Atkins Award

February 8, 2024

Nominations are still being accepted until February 15 for the 14th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award. This award is given by Unity House each spring in memory of Frederick J. Atkins, a beloved Cayuga County volunteer who passed away in 2009 at the age of 95. Read the full article: Nominate a deserving volunteer for Unity House’s Atkins Award

Unity House welcomes new board member

February 6, 2024

Michael Antonacci brings expertise in financial management Auburn, New York – Unity House’s CEO Liz Smith has announced that a new community leader has joined… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes new board member

Self-advocacy graduate Heather Rafferty holds a certificate on-stage alongside Dan Flanigan.

Eight Auburn Day Hab participants celebrate completion of self-advocacy program

January 19, 2024

Heather Rafferty is a singer and a dancer. She loves cats and music. And she knows what she wants in life – a home and… Read the full article: Eight Auburn Day Hab participants celebrate completion of self-advocacy program

Unity House CEO seeks help with challenges, opportunities in 2024

January 12, 2024

Thank you for being among Unity House’s supporters. In this new year, we’ll need your help more than ever to empower people with disabilities. That’s… Read the full article: Unity House CEO seeks help with challenges, opportunities in 2024

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Care about people with disabilities? Urge state leaders to adequately fund supports and services

January 11, 2024

On Jan. 17, Gov. Hochul will release her 2024-25 Executive Budget. That means there’s still time to make your voice heard. Last year, organizations like Unity… Read the full article: Care about people with disabilities? Urge state leaders to adequately fund supports and services

Unity House receives $5,500 grant from Community Foundation of Tompkins County

December 19, 2023

Unity House is grateful for a $5,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. These funds will be put towards the renovation of a… Read the full article: Unity House receives $5,500 grant from Community Foundation of Tompkins County