Meet Michelle Cruz

…in a position where I could not hold on any longer. That was a traumatizing time for me because I genuinely loved what I did and whom I served. I…

Summer 2020 Newsletter

…residents of East Harlem need to survive – services that are particularly important at this time. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, some of our programs (like our Meals on Wheels deliveries)…

September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015

…Sumner Houses. For Wyatt, the decision came down to simple economics. “There have been too many times I’ve had to book a train on Christmas day to come back to…

October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

…we are absolutely committed to helping them through this time of crisis. I want to particularly thank Council Member Ayala, Manhattan Borough President Brewer and the EDC for making this…

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020

…these difficult times, it is clear that we all have to work together, and this is a perfect example of that happening here in East Harlem,” said City Council Member…

Union Settlement Community Calendar

…To School Summer Jam Bookbag Giveaway Thursday, August 29, 2024 ; For Information Contact EthnicFestival@unionsettlement.org Annual Fall Fundraiser – “A Taste of East Harlem” – Union Settlement Brings Together your…

Ethnic Festival

Ethnic Festival

August 28, 2024 Union Settlement’s Ethnic Festival & Back to School Summer Jam Book Bag Giveaway is a day-long celebration of East Harlem and its unique cultures through music, dance,…

December 8, 2023 – Toy Store Comes to East Harlem

December 8, 2023 – Toy Store Comes to East Harlem

Union Settlement returned this holiday season to host our annual Book and Toy Drive with a twist. We turned our community room into a toy store, complete with a photo…

March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014

…hesitate to use the flexibility of the Fund to provide our neighbors with crucial assistance.” “The worst of times often bring out the best in our city, and that is…

Fall 2018 Newsletter – Bianca

…How did you notice her helping other students? I remember one time a student came into Ms. Forbes’ office crying because she was disappointed with her SAT scores. Ms. Forbes…