Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.
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 »
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 »
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 »
Just as we were posting this story, we learned the sad news that Lynn Brooks passed away suddenly on May 4, 2013, just one day after her 60th wedding anniversary. We are sharing the story as it was written, with the blessing of her family, to honor her memory and the anniversary party she cherished…. Read More »
One year ago, an innovative pilot program debuted at Henry Street’s Urban Family Center (UFC), one designed to help the shelter residents find jobs. By all accounts, the initiative has been an overwhelming success, and on April 17 nearly 50 individuals — Henry Street staff, clients and employers — gathered at the UFC to celebrate… Read More »
If Mrs. Astor’s “Four Hundred” were considered the best of society during the Gilded Age in New York, that distinction now belongs to the 400 guests who attended Henry Street’s Gala Dinner Dance at the Plaza Hotel on April 4, 2013. The annual event, which raises critical funds to support the Settlement’s programs, honored Reed… Read More »
March was Social Work Month, and Henry Street celebrated in grand style. Executive Director David Garza spoke at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York’s social work luncheon, where he highlighted the connection between the two agencies (both VNS-NY and Henry Street were founded by Lillian Wald). A luncheon was also held at the Settlement… Read More »
