We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Turkey Drive a success.

Thanks to your generosity and teamwork, we raised over $11,000 and provided 500 turkeys and sides, more than 15,000 pounds of food, to East Harlem families.

We are especially grateful to:

• Hispanic Federation, for seven pallets of non-perishable food
• Oyate Group, for donating 150 turkeys
• Local business owners, for their generous in-kind support

We also thank our Board of Directors for their advocacy and partnership.

Your efforts represent the very best of our community—compassion, collaboration, and a shared belief that every family deserves dignity and joy during the holidays.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Toy Drive 2025

Donate new toys or contribute with a gift of money to help brighten the holidays for children in need. Receiving toy donations from today until December 8, 2025.

Emergency Food Crisis

For those in need of alternative food assistance resources due to the federal shutdown we have compiled a list of alternative resources available in East Harlem and around NYC.

Union Settlement Names Dr. Derrick Boone as its New Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors for Union Settlement, East Harlem’s oldest and largest social service provider, has named Dr. Derrick Boone as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2025.

East Harlem Theater and Cultural District

It explores the demand for theaters and cultural spaces, evaluates financial sustainability, and provides a roadmap for revitalizing and repurposing existing spaces to benefit our community.

Dawn Zappetti elected Chair of Union Settlement Board of Directors

We are excited to announce that longtime board member and supporter of the East Harlem community, Dawn Zappetti, has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Union Settlement. 

PIX11 News team volunteers in East Harlem

Last week, Union Settlement was pleased to welcome the PIX 11 team at El Sitio Feliz Community Garden to volunteer with our older adults for their annual Founder’s Day.

East Harlem Couple Helping NYCHA Community Thrive

Award-winning journalist Monica Morales of PIX11 visited our Corsi center and shared the beautiful story of Nancy and Pedro and their commitment to our community.

The Covert Health Crisis affecting our Community

Stacie Woodland of our Mental Health Dept. studied how food insecurity and early childhood trauma are leading factors of underdiagnosed eating disorders among underserved communities, and calls for mental health professionals to rethink their approach to public health and address the issues at the root of the cause.

Early Childhood Education Centers

Enrollment is now open for children 2 – 5 years old at one of our six Early Childhood Education Centers in East Harlem.