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  Yesterday, Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement, stood alongside NYC leaders at Grand St. Settlement to hear the Comptroller’s new report on childcare – and to rally against devastating cuts proposed in the Mayor’s preliminary budget. The new budget slashes: Over $300 million compared to last year’s budget Support for children with special needs […]

By Melissa Aase, CEO, University Settlement  Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an American hero whose life was cut tragically short by racist violence, and whose legacy he himself regarded as incomplete. While he’s rightfully acclaimed for the vital ways he and his fellow leaders in the civil

New York, NY – Aaron Daniels (Partner, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, Brigade Capital Management) has been elected to University Settlement’s Board of Directors, the nation’s first settlement house announced today. Daniels joined Brigade in 2010 and also serves as a member of its Investment, Pricing and Risk Committees. He was previously an Associate

By Melissa Aase, CEO of University Settlement Jordan Neely was failed by our systems throughout his life, and after it. We are disappointed, frustrated, and saddened by yesterday’s verdict, which will not make our communities safer, nor address the root causes at play. We have an ongoing mental health crisis, which has been exacerbated by

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

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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