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Golf for a good cause: $12.7k raised for Unity House
Beardsley Architects + Engineers recently held their 21st annual charity golf tournament at Highland Park Golf Course in Auburn. For the third year in a… Read the full article: Golf for a good cause: $12.7k raised for Unity House
Leaving a Legacy
My brother, Phillip, was born with an intellectual disability. His memory has always been sharp, though. He especially remembers people who have helped him in life.
Now 64, Phil has been living at Unity House’s Green Street residence in Ithaca since 1988. Read the full article: Leaving a Legacy
Robert’s Recipe for Success
After leaving an unfulfilling job, Robert Youngs, 38, was unsure of where he would land next. Diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, he had long struggled with… Read the full article: Robert’s Recipe for Success
Planting Seeds
Unity House has created a new position dedicated to building its future pool of direct support professionals. The key goals of the Outreach Coordinator post are to situate Unity House as an employer of choice in the communities we serve, and encourage young people to consider pursuing a career in human services. Read the full article: Planting Seeds
Built on Integrity: CEO’s Perspective
I’ve heard a lot recently about new efforts to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse from our nation’s Medicaid system. You’re a critical member of our family of supporters. Knowing that Unity House gets more than three quarters of its funding through Medicaid, you might have questions. Read the full article: Built on Integrity: CEO’s Perspective
We Asked, You Answered
Over the winter, Unity House put out calls for your advocacy. Thank you for responding. Non-profits across New York State urged legislators to increase funding… Read the full article: We Asked, You Answered
Grants & Gifts
Unity House is the grateful recipient of funding from: Assemblymember Anna Kelles – $135,500 To improve five IRAs (group homes) in Tompkins County. The project… Read the full article: Grants & Gifts
Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered
At 13, Heather Gansert was given her first drink. That same year, she was introduced to drugs and was raped at a party. What followed was 34 years of addiction, abuse, and survival. She lost herself in substances, endured daily violence, and nearly died at the hands of an abusive boyfriend. But that’s not where her story ends.
With the help of Unity House, Heather began to heal, reclaim her life, and reconnect with the one person she cared about most: her 26-year-old son. Read the full article: Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered
Improving Accessibility in Tompkins County
Unity House has won a new $135,500 state grant to make improvements at five IRAs (Individualized Residential Alternative) for people with developmental disabilities in Tompkins… Read the full article: Improving Accessibility in Tompkins County