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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund deepens relationship with The Creative Center at University Settlement with two year grant
Dave Hughes
May 3, 2024
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has awarded The Creative Center at University Settlement a significant grant over two years, the nation’s first settlement house announced today. The Creative Center was founded on the belief ...
Celebrating English Language Month with Daniela from our Adult Literacy Program
Franklin Speck
April 23, 2024
In recognition of English Language Month, we spoke with Daniela, a remarkable volunteer teacher whose experiences span continents and cultures. Daniela hails from Quito, Ecuador, where she was a biologist and environmental engineer. Her journey ...
University Settlement’s Barbara DiGangi testifies at New York City Council
Franklin Speck
April 23, 2024
Download a copy of this testimony Testimony of University Settlement Before the New York City Council Joint Oversight Hearing: School-Based Health Centers and School-Based Mental Health Clinics Committee on Health, Committee on Mental Health, ...
Bringing older New Yorkers together to advocate for our communities
Franklin Speck
April 18, 2024
Houston Street Center’s Adam Blackman and Zhuohao Charles Wu kicked of a morning of advocacy training, which also featured content from our partners at NYCLU. By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Highlights: ► Every ...
Honoring every family’s desire to do the best for their children
Franklin Speck
April 4, 2024
East New York children love the rooftop playground at Children’s Corner Early Childhood Center – shown here in 2021 By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Highlights: ► We’ve operated Children’s Corner in East New ...
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