Henry Street Receives $8.4 Million Grant from Manhattan DA Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.

Henry Street Settlement received $8.4 million, including $2.7 million in capital funding, from Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., to create a Youth Opportunity Hub on the Lower East Side.  The announcement was made at a press conference held at The Door, another grant recipient .The money is from the DA’s Criminal Justice Investment Initiative, which redistributes criminal forfeiture funds obtained through settlements with international banks. David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street, said at the press conference, “We are grateful to District Attorney Vance and his team. The creative and powerful design of the initiative – which will allow us to partner with our sister settlement houses on the Lower East Side and additional organizations – will bring more than 600 years of combined experience to help put underserved youth on the right path."

To learn more and see photos from the press conference CLICK HERE »

THE ART SHOW 2017 KICKS OFF WITH GALA PREVIEW

The Big Easy may have had parades for Fat Tuesday but the Big Apple had fine art, cocktails and celebrities at the elegant 29th annual Art Show Gala Preview on February 28th at the Park Avenue Armory. The Art Show, one of the foremost art fairs in the nation, benefits Henry Street’s vital programs and is organized by the Art Dealers Association of America. Spotted among the guests were actor, writer and noted art enthusiast Steve Martin; actress India Ennenga; former tennis pro and sports commentator John McEnroe with wife, singer Patty Smyth; art critic Jerry Saltz; and performance artist Justin Vivian Bond. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Canard Inc. while exploring the curated exhibitions by 72 of the nation’s leading art dealers. 

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WE ARE HENRY STREET

With all the controversy surrounding immigration these days, we are featuring some immigrant success stories. We didn’t have to search far and wide – all of the individuals profiled are Henry Street employees! We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we enjoy working with them.

To meet our team and read their stories CLICK HERE » 

UPCOMING EVENTS

AT HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT
Jobs Plus College Fair at Boys and Girls Republic | March 22, 2017
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AT ABRONS ARTS CENTER
On Stage
minor Theater: The Terrifying (World Premiere) (pictured) | March 12 - April 2, 2017
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In a creepy little village on the cusp of modernity, two teenagers and their families are stalked by a ravening monster. Contains strong language and sudden loud noises; suitable for 12 years and up.
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CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Do the plummeting temperatures and snow flurries make you dream of summer? You’re not the only one! Here at Henry Street Settlement, we are busy preparing for our two summer day camps, Camp Henry and Abrons Arts Camp. Both camps are great ways for children ages five to thirteen to spend their summer, and registration is open now!

To learn more and register now CLICK HERE » 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LILLIAN WALD!

Though the birthday girl was not in attendance, we were happy to celebrate the 150th birthday of our founder, Lillian Wald. On March 10, members of our team gathered in our historic headquarter's dining room—a space Lillian knew well!—to celebrate Lillian. Executive Director David Garza led staff in singing "Happy Birthday" and everyone enjoyed strawberry shortcake. Staff from our Community Consultation Center even brought a gift–a digital thermometer! It certainly would have made nursing in the late 1800s easier!

To read more about Lillian Wald's legacy in our 150th birthday tribute, "Nevertheless, She Persisted – In The 19th Century, Yet!" CLICK HERE »