Free Self-Defense Class Offered to Empower New Yorkers Against Racially-Biased Attacks

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The Alicia and Jason Lee Foundation will partner with University Settlement to provide free self-defense classes for their neighbors, many of whom are Asian, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Responding to the rise in unprovoked violent assaults on Asian New Yorkers and other minority groups, the free classes seek to empower participants with the skills […]

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Registration is open for The Creative Center at University Settlement’s 2021 Training Institute

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Artists and healthcare administrators are invited to participate in The Creative Center at University Settlement’s 2021 Training Institute, registration for which is now open. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2021. In the training, which will take place from November 1 – 22, national leaders in the field of Creative Aging will train participants

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A mental health crisis for young people in our neighborhoods, and how we’re responding

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Our CEO Melissa Aase writes: Last week, we wrapped up summer camp at 14 schools and community centers on the Lower East Side and across Brooklyn.   Camp was often terrifically inspiring this year, and we were thrilled to welcome our young people for seven weeks of learning and laughter.   It also provided a real opportunity to assess and begin responding to some of the significant challenges

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University Settlement names Rabiya Akhtar as new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

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New York, NY – University Settlement has hired Rabiya Akhtar as its new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the pioneering NYC social justice agency announced today. Reporting to CEO Melissa Aase, Akhtar will lead the Settlement’s Finance, Information Technology, Data, and Facilities teams, and will be responsible for managing the agency’s overall budget and physical

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University Settlement Presents Testimony on New York state Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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Xing Hui Zheng, Assistant Director of Houston Street Center at University Settlement, presented testimony to the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Housing, Social Services, and Ways and Means. Read the full testimony below or click here. — Testimony of University Settlement Before the Hearing to Examine the Application Process and Implementation of the

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University Settlement names Michelle Paige, Ed.D, as new Chief Program and Equity Officer

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University Settlement will promote Dr. Michelle Paige to a newly created senior executive role, Chief Program and Equity Officer, the pioneering NYC social justice agency announced today. The appointment comes as part of an ongoing reorganization at the Settlement: Melissa Aase, who was formerly the agency’s Executive Director, was named Chief Executive Officer on July

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University Settlement Names Renée Eubanks as Co-Chair of its Board of Directors

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Long-Serving Board Member and Outgoing Co-Chair Alan Winters Remains on Board Executive Committee   New York, NY, June 11 2021 – University Settlement, the pioneering NYC social justice agency, has announced that Renée Eubanks will become Co-Chair of its Board of Directors, alongside Co-Chair Benjamin Schall, following the unanimous approval of the organization’s Board of

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The Creative Center at University Settlement to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

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NEW YORK, NY, May 21 2021 – The Creative Center at University Settlement has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support The Creative Center Training Institute for Artists and Administrators in Arts in Healthcare and Creative Aging. This virtual training, to be held throughout November 2021, will enable attendees from across the US to

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University Settlement Submits Written Testimony to Committee on Health & Mental Health

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Last week Barbara DiGangi, Director of Families Thriving at University Settlement, submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Health and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. Read the full testimony below or click here. —- Testimony of University Settlement Before the New York City Council FY 2021 Joint Preliminary Budget Hearing: Committee on Health

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University Settlement Advocates for Early Childhood Mental Health Funding

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Yesterday Marilus Castellanos, Senior Program Director of Early Childhood Mental Health and Family Wellness at University Settlement, submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Health and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. Read the full testimony below. *** Testimony of University Settlement Before the New York City Council FY 2021 Joint Preliminary Budget Hearing:

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