Union Settlement

Union Settlement has served as an unwavering beacon of hope, a source of strength, and a pathway for greater opportunity for the East Harlem Community for 130 years. Today, we are the largest social service organization in East Harlem and one of the largest Settlement Houses in New York City. As we move forward, Union Settlement continues to strive for a future with greater access to education and resources for our children, youth, families, and local businesses. This commitment to the vitality and wellbeing of our community would not be possible without the support of our dedicated team, community partners, and generous donors. In honor of Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting our critical mission with a special gift to Union Settlement. Donations can be made via mail or online. Click here for more info on how you can donate to Union Settlement. https://bit.ly/4fMu902 #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2024 #Journeyto130 #communityservices

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Union Settlement is collecting books and toys for the Holiday Season. Drop off new, unwrapped toys and books Monday through Friday 11 AM to 6 PM. Address: 237 East 104th St, "Union Settlement Way" New York, NY 10029 Accepting gifts until December 19th. #HolidayToyDrive #HolidayBookDrive #TistheSeason #HolidayDonations

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Giving Tuesday is coming up in ONE WEEK! We ask at that during the flurry of Black Friday and Cyber Week Deals that you remember the organizations in your community like Union Settlement and all that we provide. Donate here: https://bit.ly/4eQL9S8 Union Settlement has been serving the East Harlem Community for 130 years. Today, we are the largest social service organization in East Harlem and one of the largest Settlement Houses in New York City. We offer comprehensive programs that help members of the community improve their skills and build better lives for themselves and their families. Some of the programs we provide include: - Free adult education classes (empowering 500+ adult students) - Aging, Health, & Wellness Services: supporting self-reliance and independent living for East Harlem’s 2000+ seniors via Older Adult Centers, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), Meals on Wheels, Seniors United to Serve volunteer program - Comprehensive Mental Health & Emotional Healthcare – supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the East Harlem Community via The Johnson Counseling Center, Early Childhood Education sites, and School Mental Health Program - Early Childhood Education – high quality and individualized learning for young children - Economic Development – seeks to build equitable wealth through empowering communities, transforming space, developing and enhancing small businesses, and promoting economic growth through policy and program advocacy. - Family Childcare Network: is a NYC Department of Education funded program that prepares community members to establish and run their own home-based childcare businesses. Our childcare providers care for over 150 children as young as 6 weeks to 3 years of age in an educationally stimulating home-based setting. All child care centers and home care providers are licensed by the NYC Department of Health and provide hot, nutritious meals to all participants. - NYC Benefits Program: aims to connect eligible New Yorkers to benefit assistance and to ensure that all eligible New Yorkers are made aware of the supportive programs available to them. Our role is to make accessing these supports easy and efficient. - Youth Development & Opportunity: provides robust afterschool and summer education, arts and recreation programs for children from kindergarten through high school. Through our programs, every year almost 900 eager and energetic children, teens and young adults actively seek and create opportunities to forge brighter futures. #GivingTuesday2024 #GivingTuesday #CommunityServices #YouthPrograms #SeniorPrograms #CommunityPrograms

Check out some of the action from Union Settlement's 1st Annual 5K Walk-Run. Watch some of our participants cross the finish line. #Journeyto130 #Raceto130 #CommunityService #inservicetoourcommunity #eastharlem

A big thank you to everyone who came out for Union Settlement’s 1st Annual 5K Walk-Run Event on Saturday, November 16. The day was chilly, but a good time was had by all. Olympian Marielle Hall led an energizing warm-up 15 minutes prior to the start of the 5K to get everyone stretched and ready. The 1st Place Male Runner was Guy Wood, Jr. (shown in second photo) The 1st Place Female Runner was Ashley Wood (shown in second photo) Thank you to all of the running clubs who joined our 5K: AM7RC Run Club Dyckman Run Club The Pace Makers Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Delta Mu Zeta Chapter Queens Distance Runners #5KwalkRun #UnionSettlement5K #Journeyto130

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Today is Union Settlement’s 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk! Registration and Check-in opens at 8.am. Don’t miss the pre-race warm-up with USA Olympian Marielle Hall at 8:45 a.m. We can’t wait to see you! Where: Randall’s Island, 10 Central Rd., Near Icahn Stadium Time: 8 a.m. Event registration starts at 8: a.m., followed by an energizing warm-up with Marielle. The race starts at 9 a.m. sharp. The event has something for everyone including: 10:30 a.m. Kids Clinic & After Race Fun Zone – hosted by Marielle! 11:30 a.m. Awards Announcements 8 a.m. to 12 Noon: Music, lawn games, and photos with USA Olympian Marielle Hall. Don’t miss it! #5Krunwalk #olympianMarielleHall #journeyto130 #130thAnniversary #UnionSettlement

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 16 is Union Settlement’s 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk. Join us on Randall’s Island at 10 Central Rd., Near Icahn Stadium. Haven't registered yet? Register now. https://bit.ly/3UTVeq7 Check-in/registration starts at 8.am. You must be registered and checked in to run or walk in the race. Join USA Olympian Marielle Hall at 8:45 a.m. for an energizing, pre-race warm-up. You don’t want to miss this! The race starts at 9 a.m. sharp. Our 5K Walk/Run has something for everyone, including: 10:30 a.m. Kids Clinic & After Race Fun Zone – hosted by Marielle! 11:30 a.m. Awards Announcements From 8 a.m. to 12 Noon there will be music, lawn games, and photos with Marielle. Don’t miss it! #5Krunwalk #olympianMarielleHall #journeyto130 #130thAnniversary #UnionSettlement