Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
In her new job at TEC Systems, Alicia Pardasie builds and installs components that maintain an even air temperature in high-tech office buildings. Industrious and creative, Alicia Pardasie, 24, knew as a teenager that she wanted to find a career where she could work with her hands. But, while her Queens high school offered vocational… Read More »
Twenty years ago, as a 15-year-old who had fallen behind in high school, Antoine Hunter was a typical participant in New Beginnings at Henry Street. Raised by his grandmother because his mom struggled with addiction, Antoine lacked male role models, which led to gang involvement and subsequent school suspensions. New Beginnings brought together the Department… Read More »
Mayowa Nwadike, Souleo, Beau McCall. Photo by David Benthal. Against the backdrop of the East River at Pier 36, on Thursday, May 14, Henry Street Settlement launched its inaugural Gala Preview at Independent, the celebrated invitation-only show for contemporary art in New York. Blending art-world excellence, downtown creative energy, and a deeply rooted philanthropic mission,… Read More »
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 »
