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Positively impacting the community by offering opportunities to be of value.

Service in Unity LLC (SIU) is a startup business that provides services to nonprofit and small organizations while hiring people in all forms of recovery. Our goal is to create a positive impact on society by providing much-needed services to organizations focused on our community while providing employment opportunities to individuals who are in all forms of recovery.

04/22/2026

Mental health affects capacity, not character. NAMI reminds us that mental illness is no one’s fault, and that experiencing symptoms doesn’t mean someone is “broken” or has done anything wrong. Recovery, including meaningful roles in work, school, and community life, is possible.

Traditional work often treats mental health challenges as personal failings. The Service in Unity model rejects that. We build roles that flex with people’s real lives, real symptoms, and real needs. We put the well-being of our participants above all else and ensure that we not only find roles that fit their needs but also ensure that their job is never on the line when it comes to prioritizing their mental health. We work with your strengths and support you through your struggles with only acceptance. Service in Unity makes employment fit the person, not the other way around.

Get involved by joining a committee and helping us create workplaces that understand the truth about mental health.
Contact us to learn more about committees: https://www.serviceinunity.org/contact

Source: NAMI – About Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/

04/16/2026

The Growing New Beginnings badge is here for April! A reminder that recovery, like spring, is built on small steps, steady support, and the chance to begin again.
When you make a gift before the end of the month, you’ll unlock this month’s badge and help create real opportunities for people building new beginnings of their own.
Every donation strengthens recovery‑supportive employment, flexible work options, and the kind of community care that helps people grow at their own pace.

Give today and earn your Growing New Beginnings badge before April ends.
Donate Here: https://donor.serviceinunity.com/

04/13/2026

Recovery from substance use disorder is not linear, and it shouldn’t have to be. SAMHSA describes recovery as “a process of change,” noting that people often experience setbacks and returns to use along the way. The unexpected nature of recovery is built into the foundations of Service in Unity. Relapses happen, and recovery is unpredictable, but at Service in Unity, we build all our relationships from one non-negotiable core value: Compassionate Integrity.

We will work with you through these struggles to offer acceptance and assurance that when you are ready, your job will be too.

Join our newsletter to learn how we’re building systems that meet people where they are.
Join our Newsletter Here: https://www.serviceinunity.org/

Source: SAMHSA – Recovery
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery

04/08/2026

Psychotic events are far more common and far more invisible than most people realize. NAMI notes that research suggests 15–100 people out of every 100,000 develop psychosis each year, a reminder that these experiences are part of many people’s lives, not rare exceptions. You could be standing next to someone in the grocery store or waiting behind them in line, and they could be experiencing these events without your knowledge. For many, treatment revolves around on how to cope with the events in daily life, there isn’t always a “cure.”

At Service in Unity, we design work that allows people the flexibility for symptoms, fluctuations, or time away. Some come to us to be able to safely test what symptoms will be like in the work world. When someone experiences a psychotic event, they deserve safety, structure, and a path back into community life. We provide this by providing the support they need to choose their mental health without concerns of losing their job.

Share this to help shift the narrative toward understanding and support.

Source: NAMI – Psychosis
https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/psychosis/

04/01/2026

Different forms of recovery exist, and every one of them deserves dignity, flexibility, and a real path forward. SAMHSA reminds us that “Recovery occurs via many pathways. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds.” and each one requires support that adapts to people’s real lives.

The Service in Unity first in the nation model was built for this truth because work should support recovery, not work against it. This month, we’re sharing how different recovery experiences shape people’s capacity, and why our unique grassroots model makes meaningful employment possible for many that gave up hope of employment.

Follow us to learn more this month and help us build a community where recovery and work can coexist.

SAMHSA Guiding Principles of Recovery
Sourcehttps://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/samhsa_working-definition_of_recovery.pdf

03/31/2026

Did you know that national research consistently shows employment is one of the strongest supports for long‑term recovery across different types of recovery?
According to SAMHSA , “Recent research indicates that sustained recovery is significantly tied to meaningful and purposeful work-life balance.”
NAMI reports that “Engaging in meaningful work not only provides financial stability but also instills a sense of accomplishment and connection to a larger community, reinforcing the idea that each person has a valuable role to play.”
At Service in Unity, we deeply value this connection between meaningful work and sustained recovery. Our mission is to make supportive, purpose‑driven employment accessible to people in all forms of recovery by offering one of the most low‑barrier supportive employment options available. Every shift is an opportunity for someone to build confidence, contribute to their community, and experience being valued.

Sources:
https://namimetsub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/annual-report-pages-13.pdf
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/substance-use-disorders-recovery-focus-employment

03/25/2026

We’re proud to share that Service in Unity has once again been selected to participate in the Big Red Microenterprise Program — marking our second partnership with this incredible Cornell initiative. Big Red Microenterprise connects local organizations with student consultants who bring fresh insight, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to community impact.
Our first experience with the program helped strengthen our operations in meaningful ways, and we’re excited to build on that foundation. This renewed partnership gives Service in Unity another opportunity to grow, refine our systems, and continue expanding recovery‑powered employment in our community.
We’re grateful to the students and mentors who make this program possible and honored to collaborate with them again.

03/18/2026

The Lucky in Unity badge is here for March, celebrating the good we create when our community comes together with purpose. When you make a gift before the end of the month, you’ll unlock this month’s badge and help strengthen recovery‑powered employment for people in all forms of recovery.
Every contribution supports meaningful work, steady routines, and the kind of community connection that helps people find value outside of themselves while giving back to the place we all call home. Join us in keeping this momentum going — and claim your Lucky in Unity badge today.

Donate here: https://donor.serviceinunity.com/

03/16/2026

We are starting our committees and scheduling the first meetings! They will play a vital role in shaping the future of Service in Unity. From strengthening programs to supporting events and guiding our mission, committee members help us grow in ways that directly impact our staff and community.
If you’re passionate about grassroots organizations and recovery-powered employment and want to contribute your skills, insight, or lived experience, we’d love to connect. Visit our website serviceinunity.org to learn more about current committee opportunities and how you can get involved.

03/11/2026

When a big project arrives, the excitement is real. The funding is secured, the furniture is ordered, the vision is coming to life, and then the boxes show up, and you realize just how much work stands between “delivered” and “ready to use.”

That’s where Service in Unity steps in.

Recently, our team spent several days at the new building of one of our long-time partners, assembling furniture, setting up workspaces, and handling the mountain of packaging that comes with a full office build‑out. It was meaningful work in support of an organization preparing to serve our community in powerful ways and exactly the kind of project where Service in Unity shines.

We are your extra set of hands. When a big job comes up, we bring the people, the energy, and the follow‑through to get it done. From furniture assembly to cleanup, our teams make sure your space is ready for what comes next.

03/04/2026

We’re starting March by celebrating a milestone that reflects the heart of our mission: in February, SIU officially crossed 1,500 hours of work completed by people in all forms of recovery. These hours represent far more than time on the clock — they reflect opportunities for individuals to find value outside of themselves through supportive, meaningful employment. Work that builds structure, confidence, purpose, and a renewed sense of contribution.
It’s also 1,500 hours of service poured directly into our shared community. Every shift strengthens local spaces, supports our staffing partners, and helps meet real needs across Central NY. This milestone shows the dual power of recovery‑powered employment: it uplifts individuals while strengthening the community around them.

02/25/2026

Every story reminds us why this work matters. Today, we are sharing the story of one of our participant staff members, someone we are grateful to have as part of our unity every day.
One of our team members, whom we will call Alex, is a devoted father of toddler twin boys. One of his sons has ongoing medical needs that require frequent trips to a hospital several hours away and long stays. Alex is relatively new in recovery and has worked hard to rebuild himself, his life, and his family. For him, last-minute rides to the hospital are not rare. They are part of his reality as a parent doing everything he can for his children.
Many people know what it feels like to be forced to choose between work and family, but that pressure is often heavier for someone returning to the workforce from any form of recovery. For many, past work experiences have taught them that choosing family too often means losing their job. When someone has never experienced a healthy work culture, stability can feel fragile and conditional. At Service in Unity, we work intentionally to break that pattern. Our participant staff never risk their job for making the right choice, and we are always the voice encouraging them to put family first when it matters most. That is what allows Alex to focus on what truly matters, making sure his kids have a father in their lives.

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https://serviceinunity.com/

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