CEO Melissa Aase appeared on NY1’s Weekends on 1 with anchor Rocco Vertuccio on October 3, 2026 to discuss University Settlement’s 140 years of impact, the ways our movement has fought for the immediate needs ...

Download a PDF of this news release New York City – The Performance Project @ University Settlement presents Flowfest 2026 with new original works created by University Settlement Fellows from September 30th through October 3rd ...

As University Settlement observes 25 years since September 11, 2001, we are sharing our former CEO Michael Zisser’s reflections on the day. — The visitor was late for an early meeting with me at University Settlement, ...

Download a PDF of this news release  Join us for our free, open-to-the-public, joyous Block Party celebrations in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn this fall!   University Settlement, America’s First Settlement House, is celebrating its 140th ...

NYC is facing a dangerous heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to exceed 100º. Forecasted high temperatures: Wednesday, July 1: 95°F (feels like 100°F) Thursday, July 2: 103°F (feels like 105–110°F) Friday, July 3: ...