Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
When a group of teens was asked recently how they thought they’d spend their summer vacation, the answer was a unanimous: “SLEEPING!” Instead, these 42 rising high school seniors enrolled in Henry Street University, the Settlement’s summer college prep program – and are happy they did. “I feel more prepared,” said student Jayleen Vega. “This… Read More »
The Henry Street Rain Garden – the newest project in Henry Street’s green infrastructure initiative – debuted last week in Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Park, adjacent to Henry Street’s historic headquarters at 265 Henry Street. The rain garden was completed via a collaboration with GrowNYC, WE Design | WE Build (landscape design and architecture)… Read More »
The first day of school in New York City is September 9. Let HUL help make it a healthy school year. Getting ready to go back to school can be stressful. From finding a safe route to and from school to buying pencils, binders and other materials, add to that Department of Education medical requirements,… Read More »
What do tattoos, blood pressure screenings and information on Henry Street programs have in common? They were all available at the Henry Street table at the Night Out Against Crime street fair on Tuesday, August 6. The Lower East Side event, hosted by the 7th Precinct, was part of the 30th anniversary of the National… Read More »
When Vladeck Cares NORC opened in 1994, it was the first Naturally Occurring Retirement Community in public housing, created to allow seniors to safely and independently age at home by providing case management and nursing services. Now, Vladeck Cares NORC is again at the forefront of innovation; it is the pilot site for an exciting… Read More »
Never eaten a Kohlrabi? Don’t know what to do with scallions? Well don’t worry, as of today you will have a summer full of opportunities to become acquainted with odd branches of the Brassica family and long onion-like greens. The Lower East Side Youthmarket — a farm stand operated by Henry Street youth — is… Read More »
When Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the Lower East Side, Henry Street employees were quick to address the needs of the community. Two Settlement staff members, Cindy Singh, Director of Meals on Wheels, and Betsy Smith, Director of Vladeck Cares NORC, recently shared details of the agency’s outreach to seniors throughout the crisis during their… Read More »
Some 68 college and college-bound students who have participated in Henry Street’s programs were awarded scholarships at the 11th Annual Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on June 20, 2013, at 301 Henry Street. The scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,400, were made possible with generous support from the Abrons/Aranow Scholarship Fund. The students, family members… Read More »
David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street, was honored at the Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES) 35th anniversary celebration on June 20th. The event, held at the Bath House studio, celebrated the work of the neighborhood housing and preservation organization, which has served the Lower East Side of Manhattan since 1977. Garza was introduced… Read More »
Borough President Scott Stringer was among the well-wishers at the Spring 2013 Senior Companion Recognition Ceremony held on June 7, where 112 Senior Companions and their supervisors were honored. Speakers included Henry Streeters David Garza, Executive Director; Diane Rubin, Chief Program Officer; Janet Fischer, Chief Administrator of Senior Services; and Debby Lowenstein, Senior Companion Program… Read More »
