Economic Development

Economic Development

…and enhancing small businesses, and promoting economic growth through policy and program advocacy. We believe East Harlem has the foundational assets, people, and collective character to achieve long-term sustainable growth….

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Meals on Wheels

…These members of the community include people from a variety of backgrounds. David recalled befriending seniors who came from all sorts of careers, “from dancers, to doctors, to people who…

Winter 2018 Newsletter – Business Development Center

…our participants are women, and thanks to funding from the New York Women’s Foundation, we created a free year-long program just for women,” said Edwin. The Women’s Entrepreneurial Success Training…

January 29, 2014

January 29, 2014

…East Harlem. Visit www.unionsettlement.org to learn more. About Carver Bank Carver Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank, founded in…

Ethnic Festival

Ethnic Festival

August 28, 2024 Union Settlement’s Ethnic Festival & Back to School Summer Jam Book Bag Giveaway is a day-long celebration of East Harlem and its unique cultures through music, dance,…

Fall 2018 Newsletter – Donor Spotlight

…van Ameringen Foundation has long known of and admired the effective and much-needed programs and care provided by Union Settlement,” said Ken Kind, President of the van Ameringen Foundation. “We…

November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018

…anchor institutions and local businesses to support the longevity of small businesses in the community creating long term success, having a positive impact on the merchant’s bottom line, increasing job…

March 28, 2014

March 28, 2014

…Settlement and LSA Family Health Service – to help the community and residents in their recovery. The Red Cross is also transitioning casework to long-term recovery partners, and it will…

August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES CALL ON MAYOR TO CREATE A $17.50 MINIMUM WAGE FOR CITY-FUNDED NONPROFIT WORKERS ALMOST 1,000 NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES JOIN LETTER CALLING ON MAYOR TO CREATE A $17.50 MINIMUM WAGE…

August 28, 2017

August 28, 2017

…plantings along the major East Harlem commercial corridors; A collaboration with 100 Gates, which commissions local artists to paint beautiful murals on storefront gates along the commercial corridors; Events at…