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Celebrating 30 years of The Creative Center

By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Highlights:  ► The Creative Center at University Settlement brings art-making into healthcare and creative aging settings, creating powerful benefits for participants ► Every year 10 Hospital Artists-in-Residence partner with more than 3,000 neighbors living with cancer and chronic illnesses and their caregivers ► You’re invited to The Creative […]

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University Settlement’s Sofiya Pidzyraylo testifies at Joint Legislative Budget Hearings

Download a copy of this testimony Testimony of University Settlement Joint Legislative Budget Hearings Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Executive Budget Proposal Health and Human Services Submitted by Sofiya Pidzyraylo January 31, 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on the impact of health and human service programs in New York State, particularly those that

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“Here, I always have something to smile about”

By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Highlights: ► Jackie Robinson has led our Cornerstone @ Atlantic Terminal for a decade, partnering with more than 500 neighbors every year ► Consistency is key to building trusted, effective relationships with young people ► Neighbors like Jazayiah who have grown up with Jackie and her program are

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Making effective mental healthcare accessible to our neighbors

By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Highlights: ► Last year, 750+ of our neighbors received mental healthcare at our comprehensive clinic, the Consultation Center ► Our clinicians employ psychotherapy with a strengths-based approach, empowering our neighbors to pursue their own goals ► Appointments are available – learn more here or call (212) 453-4522 For

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