Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
Jessica Yager (moderator), Anne Williams-Isom, Mason Williams, Barika Williams, Chris Marte, and Norah Yahya. Photo: Jeremy Weine. Reprinted, courtesy of the Village View by Phyllis Eckhaus. In New York City, stuff happens. And sometimes — thanks to the concerted efforts of activists and policymakers — the stuff that happens is change for the… Read More »
John Wu draws with Gracelyn, as Kim Cox looks on. They are a part of a three-generation triad that met regularly at Henry Street through the 3-Generation Mentoring Project. “The 3G Mentoring Project made me feel connected, seen, and valued, and reminded me that I still have an important role to play”, says Maria… Read More »
Lillian Wald Certification program fourth cohort. The Lillian Wald Certification program graduated its fourth cohort of team members on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at an emotional ceremony at the Settlement’s headquarters. The certification program, named for Henry Street’s founder, is a home-grown professional-development program begun in 2023 as a way for team members to more… Read More »
This story was part of a collection of first-person stories shared in our Fall Newsletter: Telling Our Stories. Janissa is a participant in Henry Street’s Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center. I moved out of a domestic violence shelter in August 2024, after living there for almost three years. My son and daughter were 5… Read More »
Henry Street is proud to announce a new partnership with Independent, a mission-driven arts organization that serves collectors, galleries, artists, arts writers, and institutions internationally. Henry Street Settlement will host a gala celebration at the opening night of the organization’s contemporary fair’s 17th edition, taking place at Pier 36, on the East River, May 14-17, 2026…. Read More »
“I’ve been with Henry Street since Bethany was two,” says Bethania Guzman, 48. Born in the Dominican Republic, Bethania had come to the United States at 16, with her father. Having endured a difficult home life in the DR, she found that her troubles continued, and she left home at 19. For years, she scraped… Read More »
With sadness and disappointment, Henry Street shared the news on Friday, July 18, 2025, that The Art Show, our iconic annual fundraiser, held in partnership with the Art Dealers Association of America, was unexpectedly cancelled for 2025. Proceeds from The Art Show have been the largest source of unrestricted revenue for the Settlement since the launch… Read More »
Sun Chimes Through the Summer Song, 2025, 16 color screenprint on 250gsm Warm White Stonehenge with deckled edge. 20 x 20 inches. Signed edition of 250. Printed by Du-Good Press, New York. Published by Abrons Arts Center. Henry Street and Abrons Arts Center supporters can now bring the spirit of our arts center into… Read More »
Thirty-six graduating high school seniors celebrated their achievements and accepted Henry Street scholarships at the Settlement’s annual Expanded Horizons Scholarship Ceremony & Decision Day on May 29, 2025. Current participants, alumni, and Henry Street leaders all spoke of the program’s profound impact in enabling access to college for young people who may have lacked opportunities… Read More »
“We cannot end youth homelessness without preventing it in the first place, and we know how to successfully do so: by providing young people with the cash and tailored support they need, when they need it,” said Point Source Youth Executive Director and Co-Founder Larry Cohen. Speaking at a press briefing May 6, 2025, at… Read More »
