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Senior Services Goes to the Dogs for Birthday Party

Henry Street's seniors gathered near the NORC offices at 351 Madison Street to help Chief Administrator Janet Fisher wish her dog Senora a happy 13th birthday.

Volunteer Recognition, May 15, 2007

Henry Street volunteers and those who applaud their efforts gathered at the Abrons Arts Center for Henry Street Settlement's annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony held on May 15th.

Architecture Camp

This program gives children ages 8 to 11 two weeks of learning experiences about architecture.

Naval Command Visit, Spring 2007

About 40 junior naval officers, international students from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, visited Henry Street Settlement on Friday, April 20, 2007.

2007 Mardi Gras Masquerade

More than $40,000 was raised, contributing directly to funds that will support the essential social service, public health and community arts programs of Henry Street Settlement.

The Art Show 2007

Proceeds from the 19th annual Art Show totaled close to $1.7 million, funds which provide essential support to Henry Street's social service, health and arts programs.

Dorothy Schiff Memorial Garden

The newly renovated Dorothy Schiff Memorial Garden, to the rear of 265 Henry Street, honors the publisher and philanthropist Dorothy Schiff, whose support of Henry Street Settlement as a board member and longtime donor helped maintain her family's tradition of advocacy and direct aid to the people of the Lower East Side.

Career Night Gives Students a Look into their Futures

More than 100 students from Lower East Side high schools attended the second annual Youth Services Career Night on November 15, 2006, to learn how to break into a variety of career areas.

GCI Group Volunteers: December 5, 2006

A group of volunteers from advertising firm GCI threw a party for children at Boys & Girls Republic on December 5, 2006. Together they made stuffed snowman dolls, and then the children received gifts from a jolly man in a red suit.

Eve Reaches Out to Lower East Side Teens for World AIDS Day

Hip Hop artist and M.A.C Viva Glam spokeswoman Eve paid a visit to Boys & Girls Republic (BGR) on November 28 in anticipation of World AIDS Day.

Henry Street Celebrates National "Lights On Afterschool"

More than 800 children, including Henry Street Settlement's entire after-school population and students from University Settlement's after-school program at PS 137 and Vision Urbana, participated in a rally at Sol Lain Playground on October 12, 2006.

A Henry Street Haunting

Children of the Lower East Side had many chances to find Halloween fun at Henry Street Settlement on October 31, 2006.

Holiday Joy Drive

Each year, Henry Street Settlement strives to spread holiday warmth to the more than 30,000 women, men, teens and children who participate in its programs. We do this by hosting a number of holiday parties that honor the tapestry of traditions and faiths celebrated in our community.

2006 Fall Gala

Henry Street Settlement presented its annual gala, on October 18, 2006. The benefit honored John Demsey, global president of M.A.C. Cosmetics and chairman of the M.A.C. AIDS Fund, and Brady W. Dougan, CEO of investment banking for Credit Suisse, for their humanitarian efforts and philanthropic contributions.

Naval War College Visits Henry Street

An international team of naval officers, students from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, paid a visit to Henry Street Settlement on Wednesday, October 4, 2006.

Macy's Give Back Day 2006

More than 250 Macy's employees and United Way staff teamed up to present the first-ever Macy's Give Back Day at Henry Street Settlement on September 15, 2006.

Camp Wabenaki/Hittman Alumni Reunion, July 23, 2006

Despite an overcast morning, the Camp Wabenaki/Hittman reunion on July 23, 2006, was a success, and all attendees had a great time.

2006 Youth Tribute

The 2006 youth tribute was spread out over three days in June and featured arts and athletic achievement and an awards ceremony.

American Express Volunteers: August 14, 2006

A team of American Express corporate volunteers met at 265 Henry Street to make some improvements to the Martin Luthor King Jr. Memorial Garden.

2006 UPS Community Internship Program

For the 68th time, a handful of United Parcel Service managers from all across the country (and also recently overseas), spent a summer at Henry Street Settlement and left with far more than they arrived with.

Youth Services Participants Cash In on Good Behavior

The Turning Points incentive store is now open in the lobby of the youth center at 301 Henry Street. Students and staff conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening on April 6, 2006.

Goldman Sachs Volunteers: July 12, 2006

In a flurry of close-quarters activity on July 12, 2006, more than a dozen volunteers from investment firm Goldman Sachs sped up renovation efforts at the Henry Street offices located at 24 Avenue D.

Family and Youth Fair for Wellness and Health Care

The Community Consultation Center played host to a family and youth fair for wellness and health on Thursday, July 20, 2006.

Goldman Sachs Volunteers: June 27, 2006

A group of volunteers from Goldman Sachs made short work of spring planting in the Dorothy Schiff Memorial Garden in the backyard of Henry Street's headquarters building.

United Way Volunteers: June 13, 2006

Twenty-five volunteers from United Way visited Abrons Arts Center on the morning of June 14, 2006, for some work in the garden.

Morgan Stanley Volunteers: June 14, 2006

A troupe of Morgan Stanley volunteers descended upon the MLK Memorial garden adjacent to 265 Henry Street on June 14, 2006, for some major gardening.

NBC Universal Volunteers: June 13, 2006

Half a dozen NBC Universal employees voluteered the afternoon of June 13, 2006, at Urban Family Center. The groups repainted the iron fence, restoring its pitch black sheen, and planted flowers in the courtyard gardens.

Deloitte & Touche Volunteers: June 9, 2006 -- Impact Day

Deloitte & Touche celebrated National Volunteer Week with its annual Impact Day, its national day of volunteer service, on June 9, 2006. One group from Deloitte visited the Community Consultation Center to weed, trim, and plant in the flower beds out front.

Housekeepers Make Stand-out Contributions

Nineteen housekeepers from Henry Street Settlement's Home Care division were honored for individual acts of fortitude and sacrifice on behalf of their clients at a recognition event on Friday, May 26, 2006.

Sowing Seeds of Companionship

Students from Marte Valle Secondary School visited Good Companions on June 1, 2006, to stuff gift bags with packets of seeds and present them to senior services clients.

HSBC Volunteers: May 18, 2006

A group of volunteers from HSBC painted the senior center dining room hall and planted some flowers outdoors.

Student Art Exhibition Party

On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 10, 2006, students from Abrons Arts Center's visual arts classes and Arts in Education students from schools in the neighborhood gathered in the Arts Center's main gallery for the annual Student Art Exhibition party.

Volunteer Recognition: April 26, 2006

The Experimental Theater at Abrons Arts Center was full of Henry Street staff and friends the evening of April 26 for a volunteer recognition event and reception.

Author Louise Knight Leads Discussion at Henry Street Settlement

Louise W. Knight, author of "Citizen: Jane Addams and the Struggle for Democracy," visited Henry Street on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the invitation of Chief Executive Officer Verona Middleton-Jeter.

Abrons Arts Center Dance Ensemble Makes a Mardi Gras Splash

At Henry Street's annual casino night fundraiser, members of the Abrons Arts Center Dance Ensemble presented "Boogaloo," directed and choreographed by Daniel Catanach, Director of Dance at the Arts Center.

A Visit to Henry Street - 68 Years Later

Alice Hartsuyker, age 81, returned to Henry Street for an April 13, 2005, visit. As a child, she lived with her family in a tenement at 348 Madison Street. Hartsuyker met Executive Director Verona Middleton-Jeter and toured several old and "new" Settlement locations.

Barbara L. Tate Summer Arts Camp

The Barbara L. Tate Summer Arts Camp offers five weeks of dance, music, theater, and visual arts education at the Abrons Arts Center. Here's a day in the life of arts campers, dancing, sculpting and singing, on July 15, 2005.

Camp Ralph and Rose Hittman

Views of the camp on Lake Stahehe, 2002- 2007

Camp Henry Day Camp

Pictures from the city day camp, 2004 - 2006

Unity Day 2007

Employees from all divisions and departments of Henry Street Settlement travelled by coach and car to Camp Ralph and Rose Hittman in majestic Harriman State Park on Wednesday, August 2, 2007, for the annual Unity Day picnic

"GLOW" 2007 Fall Gala

Lights On After-school

Affordable Fashion Show at Boys and Girls Republic

Credit Suisse Celebrates the Holidays at Henry Street

Senior Companion Annual Holiday Recognition Event

Photo credits: Mitchell Steinhardt

Holiday Volunteers at Youth Services

Henry Street Holiday Party 2008

Henry Street staffers celebrated the holidays in style on December 14, 2007, at the Shadows night club in Chelsea. Guests had a chance to win a prize in a raffle and enjoyed tasty treats at both a cold and hot buffet. But the real fun took place on the dance floor where HSS employees showed off their signature dance moves, and upstairs, where they had a chance to test out their American Idol prospects with karaoke.
Raffle winners were picked from every corner of Henry Street, including IT, Facilties, Good Companions, Community Consultation Center and the Abrons Arts Center.

The Neighborhood Playhouse

John P. Harrington, author of "The Life of the Neighborhood Playhouse on Grand Street," gave an illustrated and engaging talk about Henry Street's National Historic Landmark theater on the very stage of the theater. Starting with its opening in 1915 through its resident company's disbanding in 1927, Harrington highlighted the theater's beginnings, its ground-breaking mission and its legendary productions.
The event, held on Sunday, January 20, concluded with a brief audience Q&A before moving into the Abrons Arts Center's Culpepper Gallery for a reception and book-signing.

Apache

The Apache Yearbook 2007

Beaver

Cherokee

Dakota

Kiowa

Liz Claiborne donates shoes to HSS shelter

2008 Art Show

Latin Nights at Henry Street

Volunteer Recognition Event 2008

P.S. 134

P.S. 20

Expanded Horizons

UNH Allan Morrow Awards Ceremony 2008

Two young HSS scholars, Samantha Berrios and Sharai Rivera, were awarded the Allan Morrow Scholarship for leadership in community service made possible through United Neighborhood Houses.

June 2008 UPS Community Internship Program

The first 2008 UPS Intern class document their experience at Henry Street Settlement through this online scrapbook.

2008 UPC Community Internship Program - July Class

July 2008 Interns: Mark Shacklette, Scott Gloudeman, Mike Harrell, Ron Dillon, Kevin Murph, Joe Vanderbeck, Jaime Diaz

Camp Ralph and Rose Hittman Reunion 2008

Henry Street Unity Day 2008

Henry Street takes a day to enjoy camaraderie and relaxation at Croton Park, August 27th, 2008.

Naval Command College visit 2008

Lights On After-School 2008

Credit Suisse Kicks Off Holiday Giving 2008

Local 1199 Drives Joy to Henry Street

Local 1199 Drives Joy to Henry Street!
Have you ever seen 4,000 at one time? (Hint: Multiply the number of toys in the photo by 20 or more, and you can get an idea.)
The 4,000 new toys were collected and delivered to Henry Street Settlement on December 22nd by leadership of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers, the largest local union in the world.
George Gresham, president of the union, was joined by several dozen union members, arrived at the Settlement to help unload and distribute the toys to individuals served by Henry Street programs. The massive distribution effort enabled parents to "shop" the toys and select several for their children just in time for Christmas.
"We are so grateful to the members of 1199. Their generosity will enable our clients to have a joyous holiday," said Verona Middleton-Jeter, executive director of Henry Street.

Macy's Helps Celebrate the Year of the Ox

Art Show Gala Preview 2009

Spring Gala 2009

Hundreds of New Yorkers brought in the Spring at Henry Street's annual dinner dance and auction. This year's event was sponsored by Blackberry Bold, and the featured honoree is Tatiana von Furstenberg, filmmaker and philanthropist. Henry Street is honored to welcome special guest Mayor Michael Bloomberg as well as many past honorees.

Seventh Annual Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Senior Companion Program Recognition Luncheon 2009

Deloitte Impact Day - June 2009

Women of Henry Street Luncheon - June 2009

"Twin Infinities" Opening - June 18

Goldman Sachs Volunteers -- July 9, 2009

American Express Volunteers - July 15, 2009

Credit Suisse Carnival - July 17, 2009

Shaquana Gardner Receives Proclamation from Sheldon Silver

July 29, 2009

The World's Biggest Matzo Ball - August 6, 2009

Camp Henry Day Camp 2009

Photos of Camp Henry Day Camps, Summer 2009

Unity Day 2009

2009 Unity Day staff picnic held at 10th Street, and FDR park, August 14, 2009.

FedEx Volunteers - September 22

Senior Services Block Party -- September 17, 2009

Brunello Cucinelli and Saks Party, in Support of Henry Street

Taylor 2 - November 8, 2009

Lights-On Afterschool 2009

October 22, 2009, Henry Street afterschool youth programs celebrated Lights-On Afterschool ceremony. At the ceremonies, certificates were dispersed. Politicians were invited to the 4 sites: Councilmember Alan Gerson, PS 134; Sen. Daniel Squadron, PS 110; Speaker Sheldon Silver, PS 20, Assblymember Brian Kavanagh, BGR

Credit Suisse Brightens Holidays for Shelter Clients

Employees of Credit Suisse made the holidays brighter for more than 250 residents of Henry Street's Urban Family Center (UFC) at the shelter's annual Home for the Holidays celebration on December 2.

Young Collectors Committee Party - January 28, 2010

Youth Career Night - 2-5-2010

2010 Art Show Gala Preview

Legislative Breakfast - Advocacy - April 8, 2010

A legislative breakfast was organized with keynote speakers from our political representatives and Henry Street staff. As part of HSS Strategic Planning initiative on Advocacy, organized by Janet Fischer, Dir. of Senior Services, the formation of a core advocacy group that will guide advocacy and lobbying activities of the Settlement has been proposed.

Alwin Nikolais Centennial

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's Visit - June 1, 2010

Verona Middleton-Jeter's Retirement Party -- May 28, 2010

Eighth Annual Youth Scholarship Ceremony

UPS CIP Interns -- Summer 2010, First Class

Credit Suisse Carnival 2010