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America's first settlement house. Our programs impact the lives of over 40,000 New Yorkers each year at 30+ locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

www.universitysettlement.org More than 130 years ago, University Settlement launched an innovative movement that changed New York City and the country. With University Settlement leading, settlement houses established the idea that immigrants and low-income families deserve basic services like quality education, decent housing, access to open space for exercise and health, and support for the aging. They proved that with a little help, these families could get a foothold on the American dream. Providing social services that give families a helping hand has become part of our national fabric. University Settlement has continued to set the standard and invent best practices for others to follow in America. Today, University Settlement has remained true to its first principle: to strengthen a community, you must strengthen families. And to strengthen a family, you must provide a range of services and support. Not just childcare. Not just after-school programs. Not just education for adults or meals for seniors. Providing integrated services that strengthen a whole family makes all the difference.

09/14/2026

Join us on September 26th to celebrate the new school year and set our students up for success!

Our Community School at the Middle School for Media, Law, and Fine Arts is hosting a block party to celebrate the start of the new school year with students, families, and neighbors. We’ll have free food, giveaways, and activities for all ages. The party goes from 12 PM – 4PM on Saturday, September 26th, and will be held at 905 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. We hope to see you there!

Reserve your free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-block-party-at-the-middle-school-for-mlfa-tickets-1995149970269?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/12/2026

Join a feedback session and help design mental health services and supports for NY youth and families! We’re hosting an in-person session in English on September 24th, and the NYS Office of Mental Health is hosting a virtual session in Spanish on September 22nd. Visit bit.ly/us-omh-session to RSVP!

¡Participe en una sesión de consulta y ayude a diseñar servicios y apoyos de salud mental para los jóvenes y las familias de Nueva York! Nosotros organizaremos una sesión presencial en inglés el 24 de septiembre, y la Oficina de Salud Mental del Estado de Nueva York organizará una sesión virtual en español el 22 de septiembre. Por favor, regístrese con anticipación en https://omh-ny.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/d17t9nhHTvao2mDJLgPeAA

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

This is a significant anniversary for our communities, for our fellow New Yorkers, and many people beyond our neighborhoods. September 11 changed our city and our world in ways that reached far beyond Ground Zero. We still carry our memories, our grief, our fears, and our disbelief from that day, 25 years later.

Today, we remember those whose lives were lost, those who rushed to help, the first responders who put their lives on the line, and those still living with the health, economic, and emotional effects of 9/11. We think, too, of the care New Yorkers showed each other in the days that followed – and the more permanent work of caring for those whose lives were changed that day.

For anyone who would like to spend some time together exploring the power of community, organizing, and civic engagement in the wake of the attacks, we’re gathering this evening in Speyer Hall at 184 Eldridge Street for a screening of the documentary “9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero,” followed by a reflective discussion. The event runs from 6:30-8:30 PM and is free and open to the public. All are welcome – visit https://tinyurl.com/US-reclaiming-ground-zero to get a free ticket and reserve your place.

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day: a time to talk openly about su***de, mental health, and the ways we can look out for one another. 🧡

Suicidal thoughts can affect people from every background and in every life stage, and su***de prevention is something we all play a part in. It can mean checking in with someone you care about, learning how to recognize warning signs, advocating for accessible mental health care, or listening to people with lived experience. The words we use and the ways we show up for one another make a real difference.

At University Settlement, our teams hold this vital work closely – our mental health clinicians and case workers spend their days supporting New Yorkers through challenges big and small, which reminds us how important it is to have people you can turn to, whatever you may be carrying.

Today, we encourage you to check in with the people in your life, learn more about su***de prevention, and make space for honest conversations about mental health. You can also visit https://www.iasp.info/wspd/individuals/ for resources from the International Association for Su***de Prevention.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

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09/07/2026

We’re closed today for Labor Day and will reopen tomorrow. And while we hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the holiday, we also want everyone to know that it’s about a lot more than a long weekend.

The weekend itself, along with workplace safety standards, overtime protections, and the right to organize, all exist because generations of workers fought for them. That history continues to matter today. A society that works depends on the people who do the work, and on workers having the power to demand dignity, security, and a fair share of the fruits of their labor.

So enjoy the day, eat a hot dog, and remember: none of this was simply given to us. It was won by workers.

08/31/2026

This Wednesday, come join us for Back 2 School Movie Night hosted by City Council Member Harvey Epstein of District 2!

NYC families are invited to pick up free backpacks and school resources for the year ahead before enjoying games and a free outdoor screening of the animated film GOAT. We’ll be at the basketball court in Bellevue South Park at Mt. Carmel Place and East 27th Street. The backpack giveaway starts at 5:30 PM, and the movie screening will begin at 7:50 PM.

RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEYtz7dOTqSag7WAD5hnYssv_WiSPS2ZWLGIhF3US1QOAvZg/viewform?pli=1 to reserve a backpack and secure your movie tickets – we look forward to seeing you!

08/28/2026

Watch our newest video about the Beacon program at https://youtu.be/qJg5z4eZ108

08/26/2026

A new NPR Code Switch episode on adult English classes captures something we know well at University Settlement: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs help our new neighbors navigate daily life, build trusting relationships, and find steadier footing. 🗣️

The podcast focuses on adult learners at Lincoln Literacy in Nebraska and the educators and staff who support them, including Lincoln Literacy’s executive director, who – fun fact! – used to be a teacher in University Settlement’s program.

Our Adult Literacy team shared the episode after noticing the similarities between Lincoln Literacy’s approach and our own. Both programs focus on practical uses of English, empowering students to practice their new language skills at work, in school meetings, at appointments, in conversations with neighbors, and throughout everyday life. As one Lincoln Literacy student shared, “Learning English opened every door that followed because a language isn't just about words. It is about the confidence of your journey and belonging… ESOL gives people more than language. It gives them independence.”

In a nation full of immigrants, Adult ESOL education is an effective strategy for building a more equitable and inclusive society, and one that deserves real investment. But even when federal programs that pay for ESOL classes are fully funded, they reach fewer than 5% of the 25 million adults in the United States who have limited English proficiency. And sadly, the ongoing dehumanizing backlash against immigrants is harming these vital programs and has left many learners living in fear, creating barriers to English classes and other support systems.

Listen to the episode and learn more at https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5925111

08/24/2026

Exciting news from our Early Childhood division: this fall, our Family Child Care Network has been awarded 90 2-K slots with providers in Washington Heights and East New York!

We’re proud to be part of NYC’s 2-K expansion, made possible by the partnership between Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul. University Settlement partners with our Family Child Care providers to ensure they have access to current best-practice training and educational resources, as well as high quality logistical support; in turn our licensed and caring providers partner with families to help our communities’ youngest learners get a strong start. We’re looking forward to building on our many decades of experience with this work as NYC moves closer to the promise of universal childcare.

Stay tuned for more on our Early Childhood programs!

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Friday	9am - 5pm

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