Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
After an outpouring of volunteer support immediately following Hurricane Sandy, volunteers continued to respond to the needs of Henry Street clients, helping make the holidays special for them and their loved ones. From hosting holiday parties to conducting gift drives, over 200 volunteers from nine different corporations and organizations helped make December bright for hundreds… Read More »
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which left many in our community without lights, heat and hot water for a week or more, there was an incredible outpouring of volunteer support. Hundreds of volunteers — including local residents, Henry Street board members, non-profits including the Good Old Lower East Side and New York Cares, and… Read More »
Twenty-five exciting art works — including pieces by preeminent artists Jeff Koons, Julian Schnabel, Dan Colen and Richard Prince — will be sold at auction to benefit youth programs at Henry Street’s Boys & Girls Republic (BGR). Organized by the Dash Snow Initiative, the auction began online November 27 and will culminate in a live… Read More »
The NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy honored Henry Street Settlement with its 2012 Educator’s Choice Award. The Academy, an initiative of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, presented the award on February 28. Henry Street was selected for the award based on how well the 500 clients in the Settlement’s youth employment programs participate… Read More »
It’s not too late to take the 2020 Census and make your voice and your community’s voice count! Filling out the Census takes less than 10 minutes, and all of your information will remain confidential. An accurate count ensures that our cities, neighborhoods, schools, community organizations, and more receive the federal funding and support we… Read More »
The Henry Street Helpline is live and available to anyone who needs help navigating the changes brought on by COVID-19. Call 347.493.2787 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and speak directly with a Henry Street team member, who can provide individualized support and resources. The Helpline is… Read More »
