Union Settlement Association
Opportunity. Community. East Harlem.
Union Settlement Association works with and for the predominantly immigrant community of East Harlem. A community mainstay since 1895, we foster leadership and self-sufficiency by assisting our neighbors in building better lives for themselves and their families. Today, we are one of the area’s largest social service agencies. Each year, we serve more than 13,000 people with effective programs in education, childcare, youth development, senior services, job training, the arts, nutrition, counseling and community development.
Come celebrate the cultural tapestry that is East Harlem at Union Settlement Association’s 20th Annual Ethnic Festival!
With ethnic food, cultural performances and activities for all ages! Featuring World on a Plate, an opportunity to sample the tastiest dishes from a diverse array of East Harlem’s best restaurants.
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We are looking for five runners that want to run the NYC Marathon and make a difference in the East Harlem community. Click the photo for more information or to apply.
Non-Profits Fight Unfair Law
Union Settlement is spearheading a consortium of over 90 non-profit social service organizations from across New York State that have joined together to fight for the right to employ licensed social workers and other mental health professionals without fear of criminal prosecution. Read the press release and letter to the Governor, State Legislature and SED Chancellor Merryl Tisch.
You can also see David Nocenti's appearance on Inside City Hall, watch the NY 1 report, and read his op-ed from the New York Daily News to learn more.
Public Service Announcement for Union Settlement
A PSA about Union Settlement is airing on the YES Network. Many thanks to YES for producing and broadcasting this message about our work in East Harlem. You can watch the 30 second PSA as well as the 4 minute Voices of Union Settlement.
Union Settlement Updates and News
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2012 Solutions Benefit Union Settlement's 2012 Solution Benefit was held on May 1st. View a slide show of the event and for more information. |
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East 104th Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue is now
On September 27th, 2011 104th Street between Second and Third Avenues was renamed "Union Settlement Way." Staff, program participants, and residents of East Harlem gathered at the corner of 104th and 3rd Ave to celebrate the occasion with a ceremony and garden party. Mayor Bloomberg even proclaimed the date "Union Settlement Day" in honor of the agency's long tradition of service. You can read the press release, view more photos, see coverage of the event from DNA Info, or read the Mayor's proclamation. |
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The Holidays at Union Settlement Union Settlement hosted parties at our preschools, youth centers and seniors centers during the holiday season. Many, many thanks to all the donors and volunteers that made these festivities possible! You can see photos of our holiday parties here. |
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Day of the Dead On November 2nd Adult Education students, members of the East Harlem community and artists gathered to celebrate the Day of the Dead in the Union Settlement gym. The celebration included the construction of an altar, a children's candy making workshop, traditional Mexican dinner, and performances including dancers, actors, and the Mariachi Real de Mexico. See photos of the event here. |
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Union Settlement Wins Tisch Community Health Prize Union Settlement is one of two inaugural winners of the Joan H. Tisch Community Health Prize, presented by Hunter College. This prize includes a $10,000 award. Union Settlement was recognized for its standard setting work in pediatric asthma, service as coordinator of the Manhattan HIV CARE Network and leadership in community based mental health, diabetes, home care, and teen health. To read the press release click here. |
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2011 Theme Teams Every year our summer camp students create a number of projects on a specific theme. This year's theme was "bridges," and our campers not only learned about bridges from around the world, they constructed some of their own! See the photos here. |
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History of Union Settlement View Union Settlement: Opportunity, Community, East Harlem, a seven minute video on the work and history of Union Settlement Association. |
Union Settlement Association is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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