Service in Unity

Service in Unity 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.

This month, we are sharing what it actually looks like to work with Service in Unity. The most common thing we hear from...
06/01/2026

This month, we are sharing what it actually looks like to work with Service in Unity. The most common thing we hear from organizations after they start is some version of "that was easier than I expected."

We built Service In Unity around partnership. You tell us what you need and we handle the rest. Employment, insurance, scheduling, and risk are all on us. Our goal is to be the trusted resource your organization reaches for first.

Throughout June, we will walk through what working with us looks like in practice, from the first conversation to ongoing support. If you have been curious but have not reached out yet, this month is a good time.

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Organizations don't usually reach out to Service in Unity because they had one bad week. They reach out because somethin...
05/27/2026

Organizations don't usually reach out to Service in Unity because they had one bad week. They reach out because something keeps coming up and they haven't found a reliable way to handle it.

Over time, that changes. Organizations learn they can bring us a problem without having to explain the whole context first. They know we'll listen, figure out what's actually needed, and show up without adding to anyone's workload.

That kind of trust builds from the work itself. The furniture assembly that got done on short notice. The operational tasks handled every week without follow-up. The staff member who started small and grew into something consistent. Each one is a small proof point that we do what we say we will.

If your organization has been watching from the sidelines this month, this is a good time to reach out. We're happy to start the conversation and see if we're a fit.

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For a lot of organizations, the hardest part of the week isn't the work itself, it's the unpredictability around it. The...
05/22/2026

For a lot of organizations, the hardest part of the week isn't the work itself, it's the unpredictability around it. The same tasks keep falling to the same people, and there's never quite enough bandwidth to get ahead.

Service in Unity helps with that. One of our staff members works three hours every week with a local mental health organization, handling operational tasks their team couldn't get to. That same person, same time, every week. The organization plans around it.

Another staff member started with just a few hours and has grown into a larger role as their capacity built. That's how the model is designed to work. We start where the person is and where the organization is, building around what is accessible and realistic for both.

Organizations get increasing support from someone who already knows their work. That's what reliable support looks like in practice. Not a one-time fix, but a steady presence that lets teams focus on what they're actually there to do.

If your organization is stretched thin on a regular basis, we'd like to talk.
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May's donor badge is here, and it only takes one gift to unlock it. The Enduring Service Badge is this month's reward fo...
05/19/2026

May's donor badge is here, and it only takes one gift to unlock it.

The Enduring Service Badge is this month's reward for anyone who donates to Service in Unity. The tree represents what we try to build: steady, rooted support that keeps showing up for people in recovery and the organizations that work alongside them.

Any donation unlocks the badge. Every dollar goes directly toward connecting people in recovery with real work in our community.

Grab yours before May ends: donor.serviceinunity.com

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One of the most common hesitations we hear from organizations is about risk: what happens if something goes wrong, who c...
05/13/2026

One of the most common hesitations we hear from organizations is about risk: what happens if something goes wrong, who carries the liability, and what are we actually signing up for?

Here's how Service in Unity is built: we are the direct employer of every person who works through our model. We carry workers' compensation, disability, and business insurance. Organizations get the support they need without taking on any of the responsibility that comes with it.

That structure matters. It means organizations can say yes to getting help without the overhead of hiring, without the paperwork, and without the worry. And for the people working through Service in Unity, it means they have an employer who is in their corner.

If you've been curious about how it works in practice, we'd welcome the conversation.
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When a local nonprofit moved offices, they needed furniture assembled and everything moved into place, on top of running...
05/06/2026

When a local nonprofit moved offices, they needed furniture assembled and everything moved into place, on top of running their organization through a transition.

They reached out to Service in Unity. We sent someone. The office got set up.

That's the model. Organizations tell us what they need. We figure out if we can help, and we show up, for two hours or twenty, once or every week. No long-term commitment required before we get started.

If your organization has tasks that keep falling through the cracks, we'd like to hear about them.
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This month, we're sharing what it actually looks like when an organization works with Service in Unity. We connect peopl...
05/01/2026

This month, we're sharing what it actually looks like when an organization works with Service in Unity.

We connect people in all forms of recovery with local nonprofits and small businesses that need support — for two hours a month or more, on tasks that keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list. Because we work closely with people navigating real-life shifts, we show up for organizations the same way: with flexibility, steadiness, and follow-through.

Over the next four weeks, we'll walk through what that means in practice — how we reduce risk for organizations, how we build reliability over time, and what it looks like when partnership becomes something organizations count on.

If your organization needs support that takes both the work and the people seriously, we'd like to hear from you.
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Caregiving is its own form of recovery, one that requires emotional strength, flexibility, and the ability to show up fo...
04/29/2026

Caregiving is its own form of recovery, one that requires emotional strength, flexibility, and the ability to show up for someone you love. AARP reports that 61% of the 48 million family caregivers in the U.S. are also working, and 67% struggle to balance their jobs with caring for a loved one. This care and support often is the difference between life and death for the loved one. For many, traditional work makes that balance impossible. The demands are rigid. The expectations are unforgiving. And the message is often clear: choose your job over your family.

At Service in Unity, we refuse that false choice. Our model is built so caregivers can take their loved ones to appointments, manage crises, and provide daily support without losing their employment or their stability. Service in Unity was built by a founder who was faced with the choice of choosing family or his career. He made what is always the right choice and chose his family, but that didn’t make the fallout of losing a multi-decade career any easier. Service in Unity from the beginning has been about removing these impossible decisions and instead providing the support people need to have meaningful employment while taking care of what really matters, their well-being and that of their loved ones.

Go to our website to learn more about how Service in Unity supports caregivers while keeping meaningful employment within reach.
Learn more here: https://www.serviceinunity.org/

Source: AARP – Employer Caregiving Survey
https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/employers-workforce/employer-caregiving-survey/

Mental health affects capacity, not character. NAMI reminds us that mental illness is no one’s fault, and that experienc...
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/

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