Month: May 2020

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

As New York City’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) evolves, University Settlement is sharing this update about how our programs and operations are affected as of Monday, March 16, The situation continues to change quickly, and we are adjusting and planning in real-time. As of today, the New York City Department of Education

The Mayor’s executive budget proposes to completely eliminate summer programs for young people in New York City – cuts that would be devastating for University Settlement’s neighborhoods. Programs eliminated would include summer day camps for all ages, programs at NYCHA Cornerstone Community Centers, Beacon Programs for middle schoolers hosted in schools, and the Summer Youth Employment Program. At University Settlement approximately