We forge partnerships between New York City neighbors to build stronger communities and a more equal and sustainable society
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BUILDING ON OUR SHARED STRENGTHS
TO CREATE COMMUNAL POWER
University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.
Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.
#NYCisUS. What can we do together?
PROGRAMS
FOR ALL
We provide a range of free and low-cost social services to people in our neighborhoods, from high-quality care and education for young children, to after-school programs for teens, to housing advocacy and education for adults, to meals and community for older adults, to accessible mental health care and arts programs for all!
We’re always excited to meet new neighbors – we’re here to support you and your family and strengthen our community connections in the process.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
ARTS
FITNESS
COLLEGE PASSPORT
AFTER SCHOOL
ARTS
FITNESS
BIENVE
COLLEGE PATHS
SPACE RENTALS
FOR EVERY EVENT
Beautiful, modern, affordable, and conveniently located. We have two versatile spaces to choose from for your meeting, performance and recreation events. We’d love to talk to you about all we have to offer!
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COMMUNITY
People like you make our work possible! Whether you’re looking to join our high-performing dedicated team, give back to your community by volunteering, or support us with a donation, there are many ways to get involved with US.
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IN OUR NEIGHBORS’ OWN WORDS...
Learn how University Settlement makes a positive impact in our communities, directly from our neighbors:
TESTIMONIAL
“I got behind on my rent, and University Settlement was there for me, helping me take financial literacy classes. Through University Settlement, our community accesses resources that help us live our lives to the fullest.”
Mary, Project Home participant
“I find space to do my homework, focus, and think clearly at University Settlement. There’s always someone to talk to if I have a problem – I know the people care about me.”
Xavier, Beacon After School participant
“At University Settlement, the staff will help you get the answers to any questions you have, and it doesn’t matter if your child is still there or has moved up. It’s a comfort to me.”
Latoya, mother of children in our Early Childhood programs