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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Announces New Arts in Health Grants

Philanthropist Laurie M. Tisch announced that her Illumination Fund‘s Arts in Health Initiative will fund The Creative Center at University Settlement. The Creative Center uses arts participation to promote creative aging and as an outlet for patients

How You Can Support Early Childhood Educators

In collaboration with Campaign for Children and other partners, we’re pulling out all the stops this week and next to make our voices heard as we fight for salary parity for our dedicated and talented

University Settlement’s Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge

University Settlement stands in opposition of the proposed changes to the ‘Public Charge’ rule. The federal administration’s proposed expansion of the ‘Public Charge’ rule to include Medicaid, SNAP, and/or housing assistance programs threatens ALL immigrants

Valikhan’s story – in his own words

Each year University Settlement impacts 40,000 New Yorkers who come from 50 countries and speak 40 different languages. Every September we begin new 10-month intensive classes in our Adult Literacy Program. Valikhan, a participant in

Celebrating Our Family Table 2017

We’re thrilled to announce that Our Family Table – a joint gala event benefiting our organization and our partners The Door and Broome Street Academy – was a whopping success. Together with our generous sponsors

Seniors Burn up the Dance Floor to Celebrate a Vibrant Community Hub

On Friday afternoon, it was time to party! Olga Colon, Maria Merced, and over a hundred seniors feasted, swapped stories, and boogied to “Twist and Shout” as they celebrated University Settlement’s Neighborhood Center’s 45th Anniversary. US

US Featured on BRIC TV

Watch our Performance Project and Brooklyn Director discuss University Settlement’s rich history and upcoming SHARE! Series, featuring emerging local artists.

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