Henry Street Settlement
Henry Street Settlement provides social services, arts, and health care programs to residents of the Lower East Side and other New Yorkers, operating facilities like the Abrons Arts Center and offering a wide range of community support services.
Services
Henry Street Settlement offers a wide range of social services, arts, and health care programs. These include early childhood education, afterschool services, and college success programs. The organization also provides job essentials training, ESOL programs, and employment and training services. In addition, they offer mental health services such as counseling, outpatient services, and school-based clinics. Older adults benefit from services like a senior center, Meals on Wheels, and the Senior Companion Program.
Arts and Culture Programs
The Henry Street Settlement operates the Abrons Arts Center, which provides performing and visual arts programs. The arts center offers free arts classes for public housing residents, and hosts a variety of athletics and enrichment programs for youth, including sports and arts instruction. These programs aim to engage with the community and foster a love for the arts among Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers.
Youth Programs
Henry Street Settlement hosts a number of programs aimed at supporting youth development. This includes the Boys & Girls Republic, a youth community center serving the Lower East Side. They also manage the Youth Opportunity Hub, which offers educational, employment, recreational, and social services for young people. The Expanded Horizons College Success program provides comprehensive eight-year college readiness services, while the On Ramps to Opportunities program supports career development and job-readiness for young adults.
Housing and Support Services
Henry Street Settlement provides various housing and support services for vulnerable populations. This includes transitional and supportive housing for homeless families, women, and survivors of domestic violence. They operate the Urban Family Center and Helen’s House, both of which offer temporary emergency housing. The CONNECT program offers mental health care, housing assistance, and employment support. Their initiatives aim to provide a stable environment and essential support services to those in need.
Community Engagement
Henry Street Settlement engages in community engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The organization provides financial and legal counseling, benefits screening, and enrollment services at the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center. They also offer various volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate groups, aiming to foster a sense of community and collective effort in addressing local needs.