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The Presidential election is just 60 days away. Election Day is November 3rd, and early voting in New York takes place October 24 – November 1, 2020. If you’re like me, you might be getting a little anxious about the campaign, particularly given the many barriers the COVID-19 pandemic has created to voting as usual. As a valued member of […]
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By Melissa Aase, Ana Aguirre, and Michelle Neugebauer Executive Directors, University Settlement; United Community Centers; Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Next week, United States Census outreach teams will begin knocking on doors across the five boroughs, as we enter the final phase of the 2020 count. They’ll attempt to visit every household that hasn’t yet
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NEW YORK, NY August 18, 2020 – University Settlement has expanded its Family Child Care Network into Brooklyn, the agency announced today. “Since 1886, University Settlement has created innovative services for children and families, and our Family Child Care Network has worked with home-based providers on the Lower East Side for over 50 years,” said Melissa
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To Our Community of Supporters, Our country is in crisis after yet another murder of an unarmed Black man by police in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. In full support of the democratic right to dissent and protest, we join with many other voices of outrage across the country to call for justice for George Floyd.
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Our Executive Director, Melissa Aase, has been appointed to Mayor de Blasio’s Education Sector Advisory Council, which will help shape NYC’s recovery from COVID-19. We’ll be advocating for fairness and equity at every step. — A panel of education leaders and advocates appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to guide the city’s reopening plans will begin meeting
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of civic leader and friend of University Settlement Frances Goldin. A pillar of the Lower East Side community, and a passionate ally to all experiencing oppression, Ms. Goldin was a deeply passionate activist and literary agent who dedicated her life to preserving New York City for
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As New York City’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) evolves, University Settlement is sharing this update about how our programs and operations are affected as of Monday, March 16, The situation continues to change quickly, and we are adjusting and planning in real-time. As of today, the New York City Department of Education
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University Settlement announced today that it has elected Ken C. Joseph, Esq. and Aviva Will to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. University Settlement is the pioneering NYC social justice agency that has provided critical services to New York communities for over 130 years. “I’m thrilled to welcome Ken and Aviva to our board, and
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The Mayor’s executive budget proposes to completely eliminate summer programs for young people in New York City – cuts that would be devastating for University Settlement’s neighborhoods. Programs eliminated would include summer day camps for all ages, programs at NYCHA Cornerstone Community Centers, Beacon Programs for middle schoolers hosted in schools, and the Summer Youth Employment Program. At University Settlement approximately
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Philanthropist Laurie M. Tisch announced that her Illumination Fund‘s Arts in Health Initiative will fund The Creative Center at University Settlement. The Creative Center uses arts participation to promote creative aging and as an outlet for patients and survivors of cancer and other serious diseases. As an awardee of this grant, The Creative Center will advance core
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