December 20, 2013

December 20, 2013

…Outgoing NYCHA chairman John Rhea said the curriculum is the type they had in mind when they opened the newly built center. “A program like this costs thousands of dollars…

June 23, 2015

June 23, 2015

…of low-income communities like East Harlem.” “Although the agreement provides some much-needed funding, one group has been left out again – the employees in City-funded nonprofit early childhood education centers,”…

November 19, 2015

November 19, 2015

Giving Tuesday? More Like Gimmick Tuesday, Some Small Nonprofits Say The Chronicle of Philanthropy…

December 7, 2015

…said a love of children motivated them to go into education. However, teachers who have lower household incomes (less than $30,000) are less likely to say that they will stick…

July 23, 2019

July 23, 2019

like East Harlem, and that’s why Union Settlement decided to conduct this poll.” East Harlem is a densely urban area, with almost the entire population of over 125,000 residents living…

Fall 2018 Newsletter – Editorial

…them. This includes some parents not enrolling their children in early childhood education programs like those offered by Union Settlement – even if those children were born in this country…

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Participant Profile

…to overcome mental illness. Like many others, Noel’s parents suffered from untreated mental health issues and substance abuse. Growing up in an environment of abuse and trauma had a long-term…

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Donor Spotlight

…“She understands the importance not just of high quality public schools, but also how important education is in overcoming the disadvantages faced by residents of low-income communities like East Harlem.”…

Fall 2018 Newsletter – College Readiness

…CUNY schools. “We have students who are attending four-year colleges like Syracuse, and we also have students attending two-year schools,” said Danese. “And sometimes, going to college doesn’t make sense…

Meet Valeria

…a long day, but I really love my work,” says Valeria. “We are like a big family.” Valeria is just one of the 10,000 East Harlem residents who are helped…