NYC Community Programs and Social Services

BIG NEWS: Our gala preview is tomorrow!:

Will you join us?

Henry Street is launching a new celebratory cocktail reception at Independent – one of NYC’s leading art shows for rising contemporary art. You’re invited to be part of this fundraising Gala in the Lower East Side, for the Lower East Side – enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and exceptional art from over 100 artists! Get your tickets today!

When & Where: Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 8 PM. Pier 36, 299 South Street
All proceeds from gala tickets open doors and support vital social services and arts programs that strengthen our Lower East Side community.

Queer History Walking Tour: Queer Artist/Activists of the Lower East Side 1960-2000:

Join us as we spend the 2026 season remixing our walking tours of the Lower East Side and the East Village! On our first tour offering this season, we will look at many influential queer artist/activists of the late 20th century on the Lower East Side – including Martin Wong, Miguel Piñero, Jack Smith, Mario Montez, Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, and the Gran Fury collective. Learn more and get tickets here.

New! 2024 Annual Report:

Stories of hope from around the Settlement

Discover the highlights and achievements of 2024 in our digital Annual Report here!

Looking for 3K or 4K?:

Enroll now for a nurturing early learning experience.

Now enrolling children born in 2021 and 2022! Henry Street’s nurturing and affordable early childhood program offers a structured curriculum to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development. Children experience thoughtfully planned activities, interactive learning, and a focus on foundational skills. Learn more and fill out an interest form at HenryStreet.org/ECE or call us at 212.254.3100.

Free GED Classes:

Earn more with your GED!

Did you know that adults with a GED earn an average of $8,000 more annually than those without a high school diploma? Henry Street’s Workforce Development Center offers free GED classes in a supportive environment with teachers who will help you pass your test.

To register, visit the Workforce Development Center at 178 Broome Street on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, go to henrystreet.org/GED or call 212.478.5400.

SUPPORT GROUPS:

For adults 18 & older!

The Community Consultation Center & CONNECT are offering a diverse range of support groups at 40 Montgomery during the weekdays. Learn more and join today!

Free Parenting Support and Activities:

Workshops, groups, and fun for Kids Ages 0–18

The Parent Center at Henry Street provides free parenting groups, workshops, and monthly activities for children aged 0–18 years. Connect, learn, and grow with your child in a supportive community. To register, view the schedule of events, or learn more, call 212.471.2400. Visit us at the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, 269 Henry Street.

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