Union Settlement Celebrates Service to East Harlem at Annual Spring Benefit

…at AIG in a number of roles including Head of Alternative Risk and Chief Underwriting Officer for AIG’s Multinational and Alternative Risk group. Ms. Pillay was awarded the 2010 Asian…

November 16, 2015

November 16, 2015

…complex barriers to employment. This third year of funding will add a third staff member to the Career Academy team, which will strengthen the program’s impact and expand the number

February 6, 2014

February 6, 2014

…people said. Meanwhile, many college students who are interested in teaching preschool pursue other tracks because of the limited number of well-paid pre-K slots at public schools, said Harriet Fayne,…

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…

August 19, 2015

August 19, 2015

…a job board – while at the same time benefiting Alliance members by greatly expanding the number and quality of applicants for the open positions. “Buy East Harlem” – Members…

Remembering Gina Rusch

…in the early 1960s, Gina joined the Peace Corps, serving in the Philippines, and in around 1965 got a job with UNH. She was assigned to work with a number

Each year, Union Settlement’s Back-to-School Drive ensures East Harlem children start the school year strong and prepared. By providing backpacks and essential school supplies, we offer vital support to families,…

July 24, 2013

July 24, 2013

…focused on finding, funding, and creating programs and schools that generate meaningful results for families in New York’s poorest neighborhoods. Over its 25 year history, Robin Hood has distributed more…

July 20, 2015

July 20, 2015

families speak a language other than English in the home. The grant is made from The Trust’s Brooke Astor Fund for New York City Education. Photos and Me combines photography…

December 20, 2013

December 20, 2013

…prevalent in low-income communities.” Studies show that by the time kids enter kindergarten, an achievement gap can already exist. Kids from higher income families score better on cognitive tests than…