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November 6, 2020 – University Settlement and The Door have jointly agreed to end their legal partnership of twenty years and will begin operating independently from one another in 2021, the organizations’ boards announced today. “After two decades of effective partnership, we believe that formal independence is now in the best interest of each of our […]
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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.
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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
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The Presidential election is just 60 days away. Election Day is November 3rd, and early voting in New York takes place October 24 – November 1, 2020. If you’re like me, you might be getting a little anxious about the campaign, particularly given the many barriers the COVID-19 pandemic has created to voting as usual. As a valued member of
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By Melissa Aase, Ana Aguirre, and Michelle Neugebauer Executive Directors, University Settlement; United Community Centers; Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Next week, United States Census outreach teams will begin knocking on doors across the five boroughs, as we enter the final phase of the 2020 count. They’ll attempt to visit every household that hasn’t yet
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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
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To Our Community of Supporters, Our country is in crisis after yet another murder of an unarmed Black man by police in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. In full support of the democratic right to dissent and protest, we join with many other voices of outrage across the country to call for justice for George Floyd.
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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
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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
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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
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