Meet Michelle Cruz

…vow was to assist in any way I could to ensure no other East Harlem business met my same fate. Prior to and while operating the café, I received services…

Winter 2019 Newsletter – Laura Johnson

…My niece was starting at Leggett, one of Union Settlement’s early childhood education centers. The center and staff were wonderful, and I inquired about a job opening. I was actually…

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

…Union Settlement (www.unionsettlement.org), the oldest and largest social service provider in East Harlem, today named Dr. Darlene Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer effective June 5. Dr. Williams will…

Silence for the Poor

…is a daily hurdle. Paying the rent is a monthly wall. For the social service agencies that assist these residents, $350 million is unimaginable as well. Facing constant cutbacks in…

August 28, 2017

August 28, 2017

…– Union Settlement (www.unionsettlement.org), the oldest and largest social service provider in East Harlem, today announced the launching of “East Harlem 360°”, a community development program intended to revitalize the…

July 7, 2016

July 7, 2016

…2016 MEDIA CONTACT Susan Puder: 212-828-6024 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Union Settlement, the oldest and largest social service provider in East Harlem, today announced the selection of two new Directors….

August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018

…oldest and largest social service provider in East Harlem, today announced four new senior management appointments to strengthen the non-profit’s organizational capacity and extend its programming capabilities. The appointments include…

March-25-2025 Press Release

March-25-2025 Press Release

…East Harlem’s oldest and largest social service provider, has named Dr. Derrick Boone as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2025. “Over the years, Dr. Boone’s steadfast commitment…

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…

April 28, 2015

April 28, 2015

…is operated by a social service agency called Union Settlement. “It’s critical. I mean these services are essential at a public school,” Silfen says. NY1 has learned that a third…