We forge partnerships between New York City neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, building strong communities.
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USING OUR COMMUNITY’S STRENGTHS

AND MAKING US ALL STRONGER

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength. 

 We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Diverse Group of Young Adults posing for US Programs

PROGRAMS
FOR ALL

To strengthen our community, we provide a range of services and support for every member of our community, every generation. Childcare. After-school programs. Education for adults, Meals and companionship for seniors. Let us know how we can serve you or your family — and thereby serve our entire neighborhood.

ADULT LITERACY
COMMUNITY CENTERS
ADULT LITERACY
COMMUNITY CENTERS
ADULT LITERACY
COMMUNITY CENTERS
ADULT LITERACY
COMMUNITY CENTERS
ADULT LITERACY
COMMUNITY CENTERS
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ARTS
FITNESS
COLLEGE PATHS
AFTER SCHOOL
ARTS
FITNESS
BIENVE
COLLEGE PATHS

SPACE RENTALS
FOR EVERY EVENT

Beautiful, modern, affordable, and conveniently located. We have three versatile spaces to choose from for your meeting, performance and recreation events. We’d love to talk to you about all we have to offer!

Kids in Pool at Houston Street Space Rental

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OUR MISSION

People like you make our work possible! Whether you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, give back to your community by volunteering, or want to learn more about all the benefits of private or corporate support, there are so many ways to give!

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IN OUR NEIGHBORS’ OWN WORDS...

Learn how University Settlement creates positive change in our communities – from the neighbors we partner with, plus our colleagues and volunteers.

TESTIMONIAL

“I got behind on my rent, and University Settlement was there for me, helping me take financial literacy classes. Through University Settlement, our community accesses resources that help us live our lives to the fullest.”

Mary, Project Home participant

MEET THE FACES
OF UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT

“I find space to do my homework, focus, and think clearly at University Settlement. There’s always someone to talk to if I have a problem – I know the people care about me.”

Xavier, Beacon After School participant

“At University Settlement, the staff will help you get the answers to any questions you have, and it doesn’t matter if your child is still there or has moved up. It’s a comfort to me.”

Latoya, mother of children in our Early Childhood programs

NEWS AND EVENTS

Press Release

The next generation of community-building social workers

Thanks to your partnership, we continue to support the learning and professional experience of the next generation of community-building social workers, and they in turn ...
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University Settlement CEO Melissa Aase and HSC CEO Michelle Jackson publish op-ed on proposed NYC budget cuts

Headlined “A False Choice on Families in New York City,” the piece begins: New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration would have you believe that ...
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Everyone back in the Houston Street Center pool – and conference center!

Read full coverage in The Village Sun    After being closed since the pandemic, the Houston Street Center has finally reopened its swimming pool and ...
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$950,000 collaborative grant will empower University Settlement’s College Passport and Families Thriving programs to expand mental health and wellness services to NYC students

Funded by the Solon E. Summerfield Foundation, The Carmel Hill Fund, and the Gray Foundation   University Settlement’s College Passport and Families Thriving programs will ...
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University Settlement and Jamestown Partner for Second Annual High School Internship Program at One Times Square

–Program aims to create new career pathways for New York City public high school students— –End of term project winners to receive tickets to New ...
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The 5th Healthy Heart and Stroke-Free Expo will be held at University Settlement’s Houston Street Center on Friday, September 22

Co-hosted by University Settlement and VNS Health   向下滾動查看中文   Falls remain a pressing global health concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) ranking them ...
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Investing in social workers today and tomorrow

This post was originally sent as an email to our supporters. Sign up to receive our emails here. Highlights ► University Settlement programs train 30+ social ...
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University Settlement appoints Peter B. Siroka to its Board of Directors

Peter B. Siroka (Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP) has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the nation’s first settlement house ...
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University Settlement appoints Aisha Oliver-Staley to its Board of Directors

Aisha Oliver-Staley (Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and University Secretary, New York University) has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the nation’s first ...
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