Summer 2019 Newsletter – Summer Camp

…schools, we are even able to customize an individual child’s time in our summer camps by taking into account their academic interests or struggles. This could mean, for example, if…

Winter 2019 Newsletter – Intergenerational Tutoring Program

…They met weekly at the local library,” said Kyra. If you have the ability to visit an elementary school in East Harlem once a week and are interested in mentoring…

Fall 2018 Newsletter – College Readiness

…Being accepted into college is the culmination of years of hard work by the student. “The process really begins as early as freshman year of high school,” Danese explained. “I…

Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter – Program Spotlight

…least 19 years old and live in New York. The test is offered in Spanish and, like the English test, it includes all five subjects. In general, students come to…

January 1, 2014

January 1, 2014

…have found a way to make it work. “It’s a little hard sometimes, I don’t get a lot of time to myself,” Mr. Classen said last month. “I figure work…

August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018

…East Harlem residents,” said Ms. Cortés. “I am particularly inspired by Union Settlement’s dedication to supporting immigrants in our community by providing English classes and High School Equivalency classes in…

September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015

…Janet Byrne Neiman concisely summed up the day that marked a highpoint in the work of her Foundation in two words, “Overwhelming and inspirational.” The LeRoy Neiman Foundation in partnership…

March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

…immediately go into the relief efforts, with preference being given to affected individuals who do not have other family members or resources to rely on for support. The funds were…

May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015

…immigrants, including a growing number of Mexican immigrants. With a rich history as one of the great cultural bastions of New York City, East Harlem is one of the most…

May 13, 2015

May 13, 2015

…Comptroller’s office and AARP New York—now in its second year—will nearly double the number of Shred Day Events throughout the city “Identity theft is a very real threat – it…