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…

August 12, 2015

…Union Settlement’s adult education services and programs, including English classes for Speakers of Other Languages, and Basic Education and High School Equivalency courses for English speakers and for Spanish speakers….

Union Settlement Timeline

…beginning with two Spanish grammar classes. Today, the program offers 27 classes each year in English for Speakers of Other Languages, Basic Education in the Native Language), computer skills and…

Executive Leadership

…International Rescue Committee. Allison holds a BA in English Education, a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and a CELTA certification. She is honored to take…

Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter – Program Spotlight

…anything,” says Imiler Morales, who arrived in the United States from Cuba barely two years ago. Imiler didn’t know a word of English when he came to the U.S. He…

July 12, 2016

July 12, 2016

…other than English at home. This grant, totaling $439,000, comes from the Brooke Astor Fund for New York City Education and will allow the Photos and Me Program to serve…

Business Development

What We Do Our Business Development Center offers business and technology education. Our classes are offered at beginner and intermediate levels in English and Spanish. We provide access to capital…

August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021

…child care, afterschool programs, English language classes, homeless housing, senior centers and more. Mayor de Blasio adopted a $15.00 per hour minimum wage for employees working under City contracts back…

2019 Benefit Honoree

…serving as its chief media spokesperson. Ruth holds a B.A. in English, magna cum laude, from Wesleyan University and an M.A. in English with Emphasis in Expository Writing from the…

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…