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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… Read the full article: A Long Road to Recovery: Morgan’s Story

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,… Read the full article: Unity House welcomes two new board members

At Unity House, we’re encouraged by the inclusion of a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) in the 2026–27 New York State Budget for behavioral health… Read the full article: CEO Darlene Podolak responds to passing of 2026-27 NYS budget

Teresa Motz brought people together through laughter, friendship, food, music and dance. Hard-working and joyfully unconventional, she believed every person deserves dignity and respect. Due… Read the full article: A Legacy of Hope and Healing: Motz estate directs $100K to Unity House

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… Read the full article: Fulfilling a Longtime Dream

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… Read the full article: Empowered to Help Others

Harmony Hill Haines, our youngest sister, was born in August 1961. She had Down Syndrome, but that meant nothing to us, her siblings. She was… Read the full article: Composing Connection: Harmony’s Story

We are delighted to introduce our 2026 Atkins Community Service and Open Arms awardees! 15th annual OPEN ARMS AWARDEE: Julie Bennett of Aurora Julie Bennett is… Read the full article: Unity House announces 2026 award winners

After more than 33 years with this remarkable organization, I am honored to lead Unity House as its fifth chief executive. I’m humbled by the… Read the full article: CEO’s Perspective: Leading with You