Saturday’s freezing temperatures didn’t stop the Unity House Plungers team from participating in the Ithaca Polar Plunge at Taughannock Falls State Park. The team took to the 36 degree frigid water of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg on March 23. 19 Unity House staff members raised more than $2,900 for Special Olympics New York, the third… Continue Reading Freezin’ for a reason: Unity House Plungers raise more than $2,900 for Special Olympics

This year’s Fred Atkins Community Service Award winner is Joe Goodsell of Auburn. Joe was selected by a committee of Unity House employees and will be recognized at this year’s Annual Dinner on April 29. A native central New Yorker, Joe was nominated by Matthew House for his outstanding volunteer service there since 2013. Joe… Continue Reading UH to recognize Matthew House volunteer Joe Goodsell

My name is Kenny. I am 57 years old. I have Major Depressive Disorder and suffer from perpetual loneliness. I have been attending PROS for over 5 years. This program has helped me socialize and feel like a part of the community. I have two daughters who live in Florida, whom I love very much.… Continue Reading Meet Kenny

Auburn-based general contractor Charlie Mills has been selected as this year’s annual dinner guest speaker. He will speak at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Born in Seneca Falls, general contractor and business owner Charlie Mills had it rough growing up. As the… Continue Reading Charlie Mills to speak at Unity House’s 2024 Annual Dinner

A committee of Unity House employees has selected author Elaine Meyers of Aurora as this year’s Open Arms Award winner. The author and former librarian will receive the 13th-annual award at Unity House’s annual board and award dinner on Monday, April 29. The committee selected Elaine for her openness to helping people with mental illness… Continue Reading Unity House to honor local author Meyers

Unity House is proud to announce that we have been awarded the GuideStar Platinum Certification for 2024, a testament to our commitment to transparency and accountability. 

GuideStar is the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, providing valuable insights to donors, funders, and community stakeholders. Continue Reading Unity House earns platinum Guidestar certification

Last March, GRACE House and PROS participant Shannon had an open beer and a bag of cocaine beside her, about to turn 55 years old. “I finally realized that this was not the life I wanted to live any longer,” she said. “I finally asked for help.” Continue Reading Meet Shannon

My name is Carol. I have anxiety, panic attacks and depression. I have been coming to PROS since the beginning of 2019. Over the last 5 years, I have learned many things about my diagnosis and skills to cope with my symptoms. Growing up, I had a hard childhood – which I’m working hard to… Continue Reading Meet Carol

Unity House’s Spirit newsletter is published three times a year in winter, spring and fall. The most recent edition of our newsletter is arriving in mailboxes beginning February 27 and includes stories of hope, recent program happenings, a letter from CEO Liz Smith, and so much more. If you’re wondering what we’ve been up to recently, you won’t want to miss it. If you’d like to be added to our email list, please visit unityhouse.org/connect and key in your contact information. Continue Reading Check out our winter Spirit newsletter

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 incentives, including extra time off, to encourage employees to record their weight, complete bloodwork and track other health indicators. “It was kind of a routine thing,” she said. “I didn’t… Continue Reading Unity House wellness programs save employee’s life