Jimino among Unity House honorees
KeyBank, Prout, Robison families to also be recognized at annual gala
TROY, N.Y. » Unity House will honor KeyBank, former Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino and the Prout and Robison families as longtime supporters of the human services organization at the annual I Love Unity House Gala on Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hoosick Street.
The honorees were chosen for their commitment to community service and to making the Capi- tal Region a better place to live, according to a news release from Unity House.
KeyBank has a mission to support organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures. In accordance with that mission, KeyBank and its employees support the community through employee volunteerism and philanthropy, as well as significant corporate contributions.
“Unity House has been the recipient of KeyBank’s generous support, both in terms of volunteer hours and financial contributions, for many years,” said Unity House CEO Chris Burke, “and that support has enabled us to continue and expand the work we do in the community.”
During her 16 years as Rens- selaer County executive, Jimino, who retired at the end of 2016, was a friend of human services organizations and the work they do for the community. She was dedicated to preventing alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse in the county and a strong supporter of Unity House and its programs to help fight addiction. In addition, Jimino was a strong proponent of economic growth that was sensitive to the community and its residents, yet helpful to existing and relocating businesses.
“Kathy Jimino is a longtime friend to Unity House, and honoring her soon after her ten- ure as county executive ends seems like a fitting tribute to her work on behalf of the people we serve,” said Burke. “Her dedication to making Rensselaer County a great place to live and work will have a lasting impact for many years to come.”
The Prout and Robison families have been involved in the community for decades, supporting organizations such as the Hudson Valley Mohawk Gateway, the Brunswick Historical Society, the Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy Chromatics, the Oriental Shriners and the Van Rensselaer Ki-