Annual
East Harlem
5K Walk Run
Join us for an exciting walk or run
at our outdoor fundraising event
on beautiful Randall’s Island.
Randall’s Island
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Arrival time: 8:00 am
Start time: 9:00 am
Journey To 130 Anniversary Gala
The “Journey To 130 – Rejuvenate, Refine, Revitalize” CELEBRATION
Edison Ballroom
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Introduction To Union Settlement and President and CEO Dr. Darlene Williams
At our Comedy for a Cause spring gala, we previewed our latest video highlighting why Union Settlement was founded, what is a settlement house, and what is unique about Dr. Williams style of leadership.
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A Night Where Fun Meets Impact
An incredible crowd joined us at Edison Ballroom in NYC for a night filled with laughter and entertainment, while supporting our critical work in East Harlem. Hosted by Kendis Gibson from PIX11, the night featured honorees Ponce Bank and Comedy in Harlem as well as performances by Tommy Davidson, Chuck Nice, Vanessa Graddick, and DJ Wiz.
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Happy One Year Anniversary to CEO, Dr. Darlene Williams!
As we embark on our Journey to 130, and celebrate 130 years of serving East Harlem, we are happy to have a leader who is relentlessly committed to our mission and our community.
Dawn Zappetti elected Chair of Union Settlement Board of Directors
We are excited to announce that longtime board member and supporter of the East Harlem community, Dawn Zappetti, has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Union Settlement.
Leadership
PIX11 News team volunteers in East Harlem
Last week, Union Settlement was pleased to welcome the PIX 11 team at El Sitio Feliz Community Garden to volunteer with our older adults for their annual Founder’s Day.
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East Harlem Couple Helping NYCHA Community Thrive
Award-winning journalist Monica Morales of PIX11 visited our Corsi center and shared the beautiful story of Nancy and Pedro and their commitment to our community.
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The Covert Health Crisis affecting our Community
Stacie Woodland of our Mental Health Dept. studied how food insecurity and early childhood trauma are leading factors of underdiagnosed eating disorders among underserved communities, and calls for mental health professionals to rethink their approach to public health and address the issues at the root of the cause.
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Early Childhood Education Centers
Enrollment is now open for children 2 – 5 years old at one of our six Early Childhood Education Centers in East Harlem.
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