An Auburn-based nonprofit has added two new members to its board of directors.
Unity House has announced that April Rendlsand and Rhonda Sheffield joined the nonprofit’s board in April.
Rendsland is a caseworker with the Onondaga County Department of Children and Family Services and was a direct support professional at Unity House from 2017 to 2019. She is also a board member of East Hill Medical Center. Additionally, Rendsland holds a bachelor’s degree in human service and development from SUNY Empire State College.
“I look forward to utilizing my knowledge of this agency and other non-profits to support the mission of Unity House as a board member,” said April. “I would like to advocate for staff who are out in the field, especially direct care staff supporting people with disabilities.”
Sheffield, a certified personal banker, has been with Five Star Bank since 2018 and is a branch manager in Auburn. She also serves on the boards of Cayuga Counseling and Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes. She is also a member of the Auburn Rotary Club.
“I joined the Unity House board because I wanted to give back to my Auburn community,” said Rhonda. “I had two uncles who were mentally challenged, and this is my way of paying back the support that was given to my family when we needed it. I am partial to the employment program, giving those who want to work a little assistance to do so. My goal is to help Unity House continue to be the strength and support that our community needs. I look forward to being part of such a wonderful organization.”
Unity House assists those with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders in nine Upstate New York counties.
