About

About

ABOUT US Union Settlement is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in…

Education

Encouraging People Of All Ages To Succeed As Learners Education is at the heart of Union Settlement’s work in East Harlem. We empower the people of our community to build…

February 6, 2014

February 6, 2014

…degree in the works, teaches at a childcare center inside an East Harlem housing project. If he taught pre-kindergarten at the public elementary school a few blocks north, he would…

March 28, 2014

March 28, 2014

Over Two Weeks Later: Red Cross East Harlem Response Red Cross More than two weeks after the tragic explosion and building collapse in East Harlem, the American Red Cross is…

April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014

Announcing New Initiatives to Enhance Economic Growth and Vitality of East Harlem East Harlem Community Alliance is focusing on enhancing local business activity, employment and access to human services…

April 28, 2015

April 28, 2015

…in recent years, but advocates hope that First Lady Chirlane McCray’s focus on mental health might turn that around. NY1’s Lindsey Christ filed this report. At P.S. 146 in East

September 23, 2015

September 23, 2015

…David Nocenti, Executive Director of Union Settlement, which runs seven early childhood centers in East Harlem. “The mayor is a great champion for early childhood education, and the salaries of…

September 25, 2015

September 25, 2015

…not employed by the government or by companies with government contracts. Employers need to be part of this fight. Union Settlement — the organization I lead here in East Harlem…

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Program Spotlight

…thrive. That is why we have provided critical mental health services to East Harlem for over 60 years. Poverty substantially increases the emotional burdens many of our residents shoulder, as…

Learn about May’s story…

…years old. “I felt very alone. I didn’t like to just sit around all day.” May was living in Franklin Plaza Apartments, a Mitchell Lama co-op development in East Harlem….