Meet Valeria

…new life in New York City. But with just a high school education, she didn’t have many choices for employment. Luckily, she found Union Settlement’s Family Child Care Network. “I…

March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019

…also French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bambara, Wolof, Bengali and multiple others. About 60% of respondents were born in the United States, an additional 9% were from Puerto Rico and the remaining…

Winter 2019 Newsletter – Laura Johnson

…Where did you grow up/go to school? I was born and raised in East Harlem and lived in the James Weldon Johnson Houses (a New York City Housing Authority development)…

February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

As New York City’s public housing crumbles, pre-K centers go without crucial repairs Chalkbeat…

Summer 2019 Newsletter – Editorial

…and trips out of the city. Our high school students can attend a summer writing program that helps them develop skills for college. Students often attend school with the same…

Summer 2019 Newsletter – Summer Camp

…biomes and much, much more!” This year, we’re especially excited to have the opportunity to partner for the first time with Volo City Kids Foundation, which is facilitating the physical…

November 6, 2019

November 6, 2019

…York City Department of Small Business Services, connects small businesses in East Harlem with new customers and each other—as well as with major “anchor institutions” such as hospitals, schools, and…

Let’s Fix It v.2

…seventh largest provider of early childhood education services in New York City, serving almost 700 children each year with a program focused on cognitive, social, emotional, creative and physical development….

2020 Toasting Union Settlement Honoree

…Law, where she received her J.D. degree, cum laude. She has lived in Yugoslavia, Taiwan, and China and is a longtime resident of New York City. 2020 Toasting Union Settlement>…

COVID-19 Updates

…protect all staff and participants. We are conducting temperature checks at all sites, requiring facial coverings, encouraging social distancing and following recommended City, State, and CDC guidelines. Our ongoing efforts…