Our Story
Unity House began with a simple but powerful vision: that women in early recovery deserve more than survival — they deserve stability, dignity, and a true home to rebuild their lives.
Founded by Allison Cole, Unity House was born from both lived experience and professional insight. After years of working in law and advocacy, Allison saw how many women in recovery faced the same barriers — lack of safe housing, employment opportunities, and accountability structures that promote long-term sobriety. She wanted to change that.
Unity House, Inc. was created as a nonprofit residential program in Kansas City, Missouri, built on community, structure, and compassion. The house provides a sober, affordable living environment where women can work, study, and reconnect with their purpose — surrounded by peers who understand the journey.
Our Mission
To provide safe, affordable, and structured housing for women in recovery, empowering them to build stable, independent lives through accountability, employment, and community support.
Our Values
Accountability
Sobriety and responsibility are the foundation of recovery and trust.
Compassion
Every woman deserves to be met where she is, without judgment.
Independence
We help residents rebuild confidence, employment, and self-sufficiency.
Community
Recovery thrives when women support one another.
Meet the Founder
Allison Cole
Founder and CEO
Allison Cole is the Founder and CEO of Unity House, Inc. She is a Missouri nonprofit leader and California-licensed attorney whose work bridges legal advocacy, recovery, and community service.
Allison is in recovery herself and has lived in sober living, giving her firsthand understanding of both the challenges and the profound transformation that structured housing can provide. That lived experience fuels her commitment to creating an environment where women can heal, grow, and succeed with dignity and purpose.