Summer 2020 Newsletter

…initiative eventually led to the establishment of the Union Settlement General Store, which serves over 100 people each week. In addition to providing our participants with free food and other…

Winter 2018 Newsletter – Guadalupe

…difficult than she imagined. “I was a fashion designer in Mexico and thought I could get work designing here. I soon realized how difficult that would be because I did…

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…

Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter – Program Spotlight

…few places in New York that offers free courses in Spanish to help students prepare for the TASC,” says Hilda V. Cortés, Union Settlement’s Director of Adult Education. “Students come…

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…

Virtual Fall Reception

…Harlem heroes! Registration to attend the event is free of charge. We welcome all donations and sponsorships to support our programs which serve the residents of East Harlem. Sponsor or…

Help give the children of East Harlem the summer they deserve

…already challenging circumstances. The opportunity for kids to play outside and enjoy healthy recreation and learning are more important this summer than ever before. At Union Settlement, free day camp…

Toasting Union Settlement

JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL FALL RECEPTION! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 6:30-7:00 PM Register now free of charge, and get ready to view the event on the 21st! HONORING Union…

Business Development

…and sound business development assistance to maintain, expand or create new business in our neighborhood. Services & Programs The Business Development Center provides a wide range of free or low-cost…

2014 – Fall

2014 – Fall

Cover Story: Free School Lunch for All NYC Middle-Schoolers…