August 19, 2015

August 19, 2015

…created a searchable database of East Harlem businesses to match buyers with sellers. This will allow East Harlem organizations to save money by reducing their purchasing costs, and also assist…

September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015

…funding commitment that will be increase the number of art classes at Union Settlement from three to five days per week. The ceremony also featured the first look at a…

Community-Building

…development. Expanding beyond social service provision, Union Settlement works to reform social injustices experienced by low-income residents in East Harlem and throughout New York City. “El Sitio Feliz” is a…

June 23, 2015

June 23, 2015

…of low-income communities like East Harlem.” “Although the agreement provides some much-needed funding, one group has been left out again – the employees in City-funded nonprofit early childhood education centers,”…

September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015

…most experienced educators from hundreds of early childhood centers that serve New York’s neediest working families, multiple preschool directors said. Their departure is leaving the programs reliant on uncertified, lower-paid…

September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015

As Preschool Programs Expand, Teacher Pay Under Scrutiny Education Week By Lillian Mongeau Early education workers have been paid low wages for years, but as public programs grow, the issue…

July 24, 2013

July 24, 2013

…Robin Hood for this tremendous support, which will allow us to help almost 200 young adults face these challenges and move towards greater stability and independence.” “We are very pleased…

April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017

…to low-income children in East Harlem as part of Union Settlement’s 2016 Holiday Gift Drive. The support of Union Settlement’s benefactors enables the organization to effect real change. Union Settlement…

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Donor Spotlight

…“She understands the importance not just of high quality public schools, but also how important education is in overcoming the disadvantages faced by residents of low-income communities like East Harlem.”…

February 2, 2020

February 2, 2020

…the preference of voters in dense, low-income urban areas. East Harlem, which has a population of over 125,000 residents living within an area of less than three square miles. In…