Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
What do tattoos, blood pressure screenings and information on Henry Street programs have in common? They were all available at the Henry Street table at the Night Out Against Crime street fair on Tuesday, August 6. The Lower East Side event, hosted by the 7th Precinct, was part of the 30th anniversary of the National… Read More »
When Vladeck Cares NORC opened in 1994, it was the first Naturally Occurring Retirement Community in public housing, created to allow seniors to safely and independently age at home by providing case management and nursing services. Now, Vladeck Cares NORC is again at the forefront of innovation; it is the pilot site for an exciting… Read More »
Never eaten a Kohlrabi? Don’t know what to do with scallions? Well don’t worry, as of today you will have a summer full of opportunities to become acquainted with odd branches of the Brassica family and long onion-like greens. The Lower East Side Youthmarket — a farm stand operated by Henry Street youth — is… Read More »
When Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the Lower East Side, Henry Street employees were quick to address the needs of the community. Two Settlement staff members, Cindy Singh, Director of Meals on Wheels, and Betsy Smith, Director of Vladeck Cares NORC, recently shared details of the agency’s outreach to seniors throughout the crisis during their… Read More »
David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street, was honored at the Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES) 35th anniversary celebration on June 20th. The event, held at the Bath House studio, celebrated the work of the neighborhood housing and preservation organization, which has served the Lower East Side of Manhattan since 1977. Garza was introduced… Read More »
Some 68 college and college-bound students who have participated in Henry Street’s programs were awarded scholarships at the 11th Annual Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on June 20, 2013, at 301 Henry Street. The scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,400, were made possible with generous support from the Abrons/Aranow Scholarship Fund. The students, family members… Read More »
Borough President Scott Stringer was among the well-wishers at the Spring 2013 Senior Companion Recognition Ceremony held on June 7, where 112 Senior Companions and their supervisors were honored. Speakers included Henry Streeters David Garza, Executive Director; Diane Rubin, Chief Program Officer; Janet Fischer, Chief Administrator of Senior Services; and Debby Lowenstein, Senior Companion Program… Read More »
More than 50 of Henry Street’s valued volunteers gathered in the Settlement’s historic dining room for the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held on June 5. Attendees enjoyed wine and hors d’oeurves and the opportunity to hear remarks from David Garza, Executive Director; Takiya Weekes, Director of Youth Employment Services; and Matthew Phifer, Director of Education… Read More »
Katz’s Deli’s nostalgia-inducing classics — pastrami, corned beef and more — got a jolt on Friday night when four of New York’s top chefs kicked off Katz’s 125th anniversary weekend by putting their 21st century spin on the legendary deli’s signature dishes. The occasion was a once-in-a-lifetime Shabbat dinner held to benefit Henry Street Settlement,… Read More »
More than 80 consultants from Deloitte, a Henry Street Settlement corporate volunteer partner since 2007, gathered at a trendy bar in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, to raise money for Henry Street’s vital programs. The event raised nearly $4,000, much of it from a silent auction featuring fabulous prizes. Attendees also had an opportunity to learn more… Read More »
