Year: 2020

October 23, 2020 – Leonard Berman has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the agency announced today. He is the fourth candidate to join its board this year.  An executive with more than 20 years of experience in the investment industry, Len will bring extensive non-profit board leadership and a legacy of strong familial ties to the Lower East Side to his board service with US.  

NEW YORK, NY September 8, 2020 – University Settlement has launched a groundbreaking new effort to support families in order to prevent situations in which children require foster care, the agency announced today. Funded by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), the Prevention Program will use Mobility Mentoring, an evidence-based support model, as it works closely

NEW YORK, NY August 18, 2020 – University Settlement has expanded its Family Child Care Network into Brooklyn, the agency announced today. “Since 1886, University Settlement has created innovative services for children and families, and our Family Child Care Network has worked with home-based providers on the Lower East Side for over 50 years,” said Melissa

Our Executive Director, Melissa Aase, has been appointed to Mayor de Blasio’s Education Sector Advisory Council, which will help shape NYC’s recovery from COVID-19. We’ll be advocating for fairness and equity at every step. — A panel of education leaders and advocates appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to guide the city’s reopening plans will begin meeting

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of civic leader and friend of University Settlement Frances Goldin. A pillar of the Lower East Side community, and a passionate ally to all experiencing oppression, Ms. Goldin was a deeply passionate activist and literary agent who dedicated her life to preserving New York City for