Year: 2024

By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement With the results of yesterday’s election established, I’d like to share a message of solidarity with all members of our community – including staff, neighbors, program participants, and supporters: THANK YOU for making your voice heard in our democratic process – whether you registered voters, spread the word, […]

The following is translated from Mandarin and may contain errors. To read the original piece in Mandarin, click here. University Neighborhood House: Regretful to leave Houston Street Center but Chinatown services will not be terminated Reporter: Liu Ziqi The Houston Street Center in Manhattan’s Chinatown was operated by University Settlement for many years, but the

Washington, DC, Sept. 4, 2024 – Today, the Aspen Institute announced its 2024 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows, 22 leaders from across the United States who are transforming systems so that our youngest children and families can thrive – including Barbara DiGangi, University Settlement’s Director of Community Wellness Initiatives. The 2024 Ascend Fellows represent 14 states

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Women Creating Change (WCC), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more just and equitable New York City where all women are civically engaged, today announced its partnership with University Settlement, America’s first settlement house, which partners with more than 40,000 New Yorkers annually. This collaboration will bring civic engagement and advocacy training to University Settlement’s

JULY 25, 2024 – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the eight community-based organizations selected to receive $20,000 each from the Manhattan D.A.’s Office for initiatives to prevent youth gun violence. The Office’s funding allows community-based organizations to pay young New Yorkers stipends over the summer to participate in meaningful programming –

University Settlement will be offering an open virtual space on Thursday, July 18th at 6pm for community members to check in with each other following the tragic accident on July 4th and loss of our neighbors: Emily Ruiz, 30, Herman Pinkney 38, Lucille Pinkney 59, and Ana Morel, 43. Stop by to connect and feel

We are joining in grief with the members of our community impacted by the tragic crash at Corlears Park on July 4. Join us for a virtual circle on Tuesday, July 9th at 6PM to be in community as we process the tragic event that occurred on July 4th at Corlears Hook Park. We’ll offer a

Joanna Weiner (Senior Counsel, NYC Health + Hospitals) has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the nation’s first settlement house announced today. Joanna has worked as a health care lawyer for more than 20 years, serving as in-house counsel for non-profit hospitals and as outside counsel for a variety of not-for-profit health care