irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10.08MHOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES - UNITY HOUSE OFFERS HOUSING SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION AND NURSING SERVICES OPTIONS FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, HIV/AIDS AND/OR CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. SERVICES OFFERED SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE SAFELY AND SELF SUFFICIENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCES AND APARTMENT SERVICES, A SITUATIONAL CRISIS BED, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, EMPIRE STATE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE SERVICES (ESSHI), COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH HOME CARE COORDINATION, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND NURSING SERVICES. SERVED 33 IN COMMUNITY RESIDENCES, 83 IN TRANSITIONAL APARTMENT SERVICES, 3 INDIVIDUALS IN A SITUATIONAL CRISIS BED, 110 WERE SERVED IN OMH SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM OR HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, 49 IN ESSHI, 60 SERVED IN COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 122 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HEALTH HOME CARE COORDINATION, 33 WERE PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND 327 SERVED BY NURSING SERVICES.
- #2 $7.17MDOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, A CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY FORTY BED SHELTER FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELING, SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCACY AND ACCOMPANIMENT, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, LEGAL ASSISTANCE/REPRESENTATION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. 186 ADULTS AND 96 CHILDREN FOUND REFUGE IN FORTY BED SHELTER, 1,945 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, 503 ADULTS WERE PROVIDED LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES, 545 INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL AND LONG-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, RECEIVED 1,615 CALLS FROM THE RENSSELAER COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, 255 SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUPS AND THERAPY SERVICES. UHDVS STAFF HELD 54 COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS EVENTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Education, Outreach and Training
Offers workshops and presentations on domestic violence, teen dating violence, human trafficking, and gun violence prevention for schools, community groups, and agencies.
Crime Victims Assistance and Human Trafficking Program
Provides case management, emergency housing, counseling, legal support, and advocacy for victims of human trafficking and other crimes.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Provides a 40-bed confidential emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, and outreach for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children.
Emergency Shelter (Sojourner Place)
Confidential 40-bed shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing safe refuge and supportive services regardless of gender identity.
Law Project
Offers free legal consultation and representation for victims of domestic and sexual violence, including help with orders of protection, custody, child support, and divorce proceedings.
PROS – Personalized Recovery Oriented Services
Comprehensive recovery program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness offering counseling, skill-building classes, and rehabilitation services to support independent living.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
- Operate domestic and sexual violence shelter and support servicesOperates Sojourner Place, the only licensed 40-bed confidential emergency shelter in Rensselaer County, providing housing and comprehensive support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including men, women, and transgender individuals. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, children’s services, parenting education, and rental assistance. In 2024, served 186 adults and 96 children in shelter and provided non-residential services to 1,945 individuals.
- Provide mental health and general counseling servicesOffers individual and group counseling and support groups for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families. Engaged 255 survivors in support groups and therapy in 2024.
- Support youth affected by violenceProvides dating violence prevention education, counseling, and case management services for youth impacted by domestic, dating, sexual, and family violence, including support for school personnel.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Deliver case management and trauma-informed services for trafficking survivorsProvides emergency housing, intensive case management, trauma-informed therapy (including by a bilingual therapist), free civil legal assistance, and immigration referrals for survivors of sex and labor trafficking, regardless of immigration status.
- Deliver housing and supportive services for vulnerable adultsProvides housing support, case management, care coordination, and nursing services to promote safe, independent community living for adults with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or chronic medical conditions. Programs include transitional residences, supportive housing, crisis beds, ESSHI, and medical transportation. In 2024, served up to 327 individuals through nursing services and over 100 through housing programs.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocate for policy change on violence survivor issuesEngages in policy advocacy to raise awareness and influence systemic change on issues affecting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Conduct community education and prevention trainingProvides free community education and training on domestic and sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, and human trafficking for the public, agencies, and youth groups. In 2024, conducted 54 community education events and offers age-appropriate presentations for youth.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribute food via mobile pantryOperates a mobile food pantry to distribute food to community members in need.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Ensure organizational compliance and integrityOperates a Compliance Program focused on detecting, correcting, and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, including annual employee compliance training and HIPAA-compliant handling of patient medical information.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Facilitate access to public benefits and social servicesConducts needs assessments and connects individuals to local services including SNAP application assistance, homelessness prevention, childcare, housing, employment supports, and referrals to domestic violence services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Offer youth programming and summer campProvides youth programming for children and teens, including a drop-in center at the Kathryn Allen Center and a free summer camp for children ages 6–12 featuring field trips to state parks, museums, and other enriching locations.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Operate mental health treatment and support programsProvides individualized, recovery-oriented mental health services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness in Rensselaer County and southern Saratoga County, including 24/7 care, crisis intervention, wellness classes, and rehabilitation. Offers over 70 weekly classes on communication, wellness, and independent living.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide educational and childcare servicesDelivers educational services through A Child’s Place at two child care centers in South Troy and Albany, as well as in homes and community partner locations.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide human services to individuals in needDelivers comprehensive human services addressing unmet needs for individuals experiencing hardship in Rensselaer County, including those living in poverty, adults with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide legal services to victims of domestic and sexual violenceOffers free legal consultation, representation, and court accompaniment for victims of domestic and sexual violence, including help with orders of protection, custody, child support, divorce, and other civil legal matters. Also assists crime victims with victim compensation applications and provides notary services.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Run 24/7 crisis response and outreach for violence survivorsOperates a 24-hour anonymous hotline, text line, and web chat offering crisis intervention, information, and referrals for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Distributes free 911-enabled cell phones and responds to over 1,600 calls annually (1,615 in 2024).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.50M
Contributions & grants$2.22M6%
Program service revenue$35.22M94%
Investment income$57K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$36.19M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$23.75M
Grants paid out$3.84M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.09M
Cash$4.25M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$14.93M
Net assets$21.16M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MILINDA REED | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 38 | $229K |
| DAVID BACH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 38 | $226K |
| STACEY FAULISI | CFO | 38 | $218K |
| SUSAN RIMKUNAS | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SERV | 38 | $135K |
| TABITHA DUNN | DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLE | 38 | $132K |
| TRACY KETCHAM | CONTROLLER | 38 | $131K |
| NANCY RIDER | DIRECTOR OF NORTHEAST CARE | 38 | $129K |
| STEFANIE BASTIEN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 38 | $123K |
board members · 17
- ALEXANDER COURTNEY — DIRECTOR
- AMY FANSHAW — DIRECTOR
- BETH MUTHERSBAUGH — TREASURER
- CARLO FUSCO — CHAIRPERSON
- CYNTHIA VAN ALSTYNE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ELLIS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- DRUE SANDERS — DIRECTOR
- ERIKA MARTIN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- ERIN VICKERS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- FRANK SARRATORI — DIRECTOR
- GWEN WRIGHT — MEMBER AT LARGE
- JAMES SLAVIN — MEMBER AT LARGE
- JEAN WATTS — DIRECTOR
- JILL WINTERS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- KAREN SIMMONS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- KATE KOVAL — MEMBER AT LARGE
- MARSHA RAS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- A Child’s Place at Unity House Partner — Collaborative program providing early childhood education and services for children with developmental delays.
- Berlin United Methodist Church Partner — Host site for the Unity on the Move mobile food pantry in Berlin, NY.
- Camelot Consulting Services Partner — Corporate partner through NYSID Preferred Source program, providing integrated work opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Cohoes Library Partner — Host site for the Unity on the Move mobile food pantry in Cohoes, NY.
- Colleen Hanaway Seeley Partner — Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer responsible for handling patient privacy inquiries and HIPAA-related matters.
- Department of Social Services Partner — Coordinates with Department of Social Services to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- Green Facility Solutions Partner — Corporate partner through NYSID Preferred Source program, providing integrated work opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Holy Trinity Church Partner — Host site for the Unity on the Move mobile food pantry in Cohoes, NY.
- Hoosick Falls Police Department Partner — Host site for the Unity on the Move mobile food pantry in Hoosick Falls, NY.
- LawHelpNY Partner — Directs clients to LawHelpNY for free legal help and resources in New York State.
- Lighthouse Partner — Third-party vendor used for anonymous reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse through hotline, online, email, and fax services.
- Mental Health Services Partner — Coordinates with mental health providers to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- NY CourtHelp Partner — Refers clients to NY CourtHelp for additional legal information and resources on divorce and family court matters.
- New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) Partner — Partnership through the Corporate Partnering Program to create integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Northeast Career Planning Partner — Merged with Unity House in 2017 to expand employment and vocational services.
- Rensselaer County Government — Operates domestic violence hotline and provides services within Rensselaer County
- Rensselaer County Department of Health Government — Referrals to the ACT Team are processed through the County SPOA Coordinator, indicating coordination with county health authorities.
- Secure Scan, Document Scanning Partner — Corporate partner through NYSID Preferred Source program, providing integrated work opportunities for people with disabilities.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Government — Provides employment contract sites for persons with disabilities through federal agency partnerships.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts Unity House agency videos for public viewing.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts Unity House's video content, including an organizational overview video.
- health care providers Partner — Coordinates with health care providers to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Assertive Community-Based Mental Health Treatmentmethodology: assertive_community_treatmentBy delivering individualized mental health services directly in clients' homes and communities through a multidisciplinary team, we improve engagement and outcomes because it removes structural barriers and meets people where they are, especially those who have failed in traditional treatment settings.
- Direct Service Combined with Social Justice Advocacymethodology: direct-service_and_social-justiceBy combining immediate direct service with systemic advocacy, we produce both individual and community-level change because addressing root causes alongside personal needs leads to more sustainable outcomes and broader impact.
- Holistic, Trauma-Informed Case Management for Survivorsmethodology: holistic_case_managementBy using intensive, individualized case management that integrates safety planning with housing, employment, legal aid, and health services, we support long-term stability because trauma-informed, wraparound care addresses the interconnected needs of survivors in a coordinated way.
- Integrated Legal Services within Holistic Survivor Supportmethodology: integrated_legal_servicesBy embedding legal services into comprehensive support programs for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, we produce better legal and life outcomes because legal resolution is a critical pathway to safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.
- Supportive Housing with Integrated Wraparound Servicesmethodology: supportive_housingBy combining stable housing with mental health, medical, and social services, we enable individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities to live independently because housing stability is foundational to health and personal recovery.