December 7, 2015

…get by. Early childhood educators earn notoriously little money. A 2014 report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment found that preschool teachers typically only make six…

Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter – Participant Profile

…allow any child to go unnoticed. They take the time to help. If they see that a child is falling behind in any way, they don’t hesitate to make an…

October 7, 2020

October 7, 2020

…studied at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and holds several Early Childhood Education certificates. Ms. Pedraza first became involved with Union Settlement when her child was enrolled in…

…directly impact the lives of many children and help them start the school year on the right foot. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed….

2022 Benefit Honoree

…important work of a variety of nonprofit organizations. He has been honored to receive a number of recognitions for his work. In 2021 he was invested as Archon Grand Orator…

Summer 2019 Newsletter – AIM Program

…with their probation officer, or at a school meeting. I may assist parents and help them find their voice to advocate for their child, or help the participants find their…

April 14, 2014

April 14, 2014

…less than two years, Bill de Blasio promises that New York City will be able to offer full-day pre-K seats to 73,000 children — adding, in effect, a full grade…

November 15, 2022

November 15, 2022

…Harlem’s families and children, increase educational and social opportunities for our youth and strengthen community-based and informed programming. Having dedicated her career to building family and child-centered early childhood, parenting,…

March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

…this effort. “Our commitment to the children and families of East Harlem isn’t limited to academics,” said Jeff Ginsburg, Executive Director of East Harlem Tutorial Program. “We immediately knew that…

August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

…“living wage’ in New York City is $21.77 per hour for a single childless adult and $20.63 per hour for two working adults with one child — with higher numbers…