125th Anniversary Endowment Campaign

Since 1895, Union Settlement has been a part of the fabric of East Harlem, offering a wide variety of vital services to people of all ages. We touch the lives…

Winter 2018 Newsletter – Donor Spotlight: Megan Abbott

…of East Harlem. US: What are some of your favorite memories of working here? MA: Oh, boy, I always loved the Day of the Dead celebration—the glorious costumes, the dances,…

Silence for the Poor

…least that amount for the right to own this iconic work of art. One was successful. Seven were not. Do the math. These seven patrons of the arts who “lost”…

March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

Mayor Announces Fund for Victims Displaced by Harlem Explosion DNAinfo New York Written by Tanay Warerkar EAST HARLEM — A new fund allocating $250,000 to help the victims of the…

Support Union Settlement

Union Settlement has served as a beacon of East Harlem for over 125 years, providing vital education, community, and wellbeing for all members of the family unit in our community….

Volunteer

Make a difference! Help us empower East Harlem! Our volunteers enable us to provide programs to the East Harlem community. Corporate Volunteer Groups Volunteering as a group gives employees in…

2019 Benefit Honorees

Angela Pinsky Association for a Better New York, Executive Director As Executive Director, Angela is dedicated to promotion of New York City and civic dialogue through the expansion and evolution…

Adult Education

Adult Education

WHAT WE DO Our free classes empower over 500 adult students in their personal and professional lives in East Harlem. We serve people who wish to learn English, gain a…

Winter 2019 Newsletter – Gilberto Agosto

…housing units, they were brand new and sparkling clean,” recalls Gil. “Back then, doors were open and young people could freely travel from one housing complex to another.” Today, things…

Summer 2019 Newsletter – Seniors

…variety of trips out of East Harlem, which are extremely popular. There are trips to the Botanical Gardens, the Greenmarket on 14th Street, FDR State Park in Westchester County, boat…