Gracias Univision Nueva York por su cobertura sobre Promise NYC, un programa esencial que asegura que las familias inmigrantes tengan acceso a servicios de cuidado infantil! univision.com/local/nueva-yo…

🍽️ It’s time NYC fully supports our older adults! Today Council Member Crystal Hudson, @LiveOnNY, UNHNY, @EncoreNYC, @GoddardRiversid, & Citymeals on Wheels rallied at City Hall to call for increased funding for meals at older adult centers. #50PlusDeserveBetter

New York City’s budget should reflect New York City’s values. UNH stands with the Council in calling for full investment in services for children and youth, including the restoration of Mayor Eric Adams proposed $170 million to 3K.

Settlement houses have played a key role in making New York the City of immigrants it is today. When we support newcomers, the entire City benefits. Thanks to Rich Baum of Educational Alliance for highlighting symbiosis in New York Daily News today. nydailynews.com/2024/06/23/asy…

Immigrant families need childcare. Despite this, Mayor Adams has so far refused to reinvest in Promise NYC, a program that has helped 600 families access childcare. Arya Sundaram story in Gothamist shows the consequences of underfunding childcare gothamist.com/news/why-are-s…

UNH will be at Tweed this morning calling for a budget that meets the needs of ALL New York families. Join us!

The Trust’s GoVoteNYC Fund has announced new grants to nine nonprofits to promote increased civic engagement in local elections over the next 18 months. Read more 🔗: thenytrust.org/news/govotenyc… #TheNewYorkCommunityTrust #TheTrust #GoVoteNYC #Nonprofits #Grants #CivicEngagement

.GoVoteNYC announced nearly $1 million in grants to increase voter turnout in 2024 and 2025. Thank you for including UNH in this funding. thenytrust.org/news/govotenyc…

NYC’s early childhood education system is complicated. The needs of children and families are not. Parents, providers, advocates, and New York City Council have worked hard to hold the City to its promise of universal care. Funding for ECE in today’s budget is the result of their efforts.

While there is low cost extended day care available to working parents in NYC, many don't know how to apply. Karen Yi of Gothamist has a helpful explainer here featuring quotes from UNH's Director of Policy & Advocacy, Nora Moran. gothamist.com/news/did-you-k…

Settlement houses have been anchors in their New York communities for more than a century thanks to the adaptability of the model. As we envision our City's future, it must be one that includes institutions like University Settlement. Proud of our members today and always!

For the last few years, children and youth attending NYC’s popular free summer camps have been required to attend summer school as well. Michael Elsen-Rooney explores the consequences of this model in his latest for Chalkbeat New York chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/0…

UNH is changing what it means to age by promoting intergenerational programs where youth and older adults come together to learn, create, and be civically active with our settlement house partners, BronxWorks Queens Community House & Sunnyside Community Services Learn more at unhny.org/intergen #NYCIntergen

youtu.be/p2X66iAdbGU BronxWorks Intergenerational programming creates an environment where participants from different generations gain familiarity with each other & challenge preconceived notions about other generations. Watch this video to learn more! UNHNY #NYCIntergen

In collaboration with UNHNY, we are excited to share this new video! 🎥 See how our Beacon Community Center at PS 149Q is connecting older adults and young people through civic engagement in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. #nycintergen ➡️ youtu.be/h_6heDIzBiw?si…

Building an intergenerational community starts with building mutual respect. Our older adults and youth teach each other valuable lessons by participating in conversation groups, joint art projects, and much more. See our short video! youtu.be/810ZQ18P-0A?si… @unhny #nycintergen

UNH urges NY State Board of Elections to revise its draft of Ballot Proposal 1, the Equal Rights Amendment - which as currently written may be confusing or misleading. There is time to fix this before the Nov 5 election.  Read our letter to the BOE here:  tinyurl.com/4855etdh

For THE CITY, haidee chu speaks with ESOL students who have lost access to their programs after their recent Adult Literacy procurement. DYCD owes these students answers. thecity.nyc/2024/08/16/adu…

If you applied for NYC’s Free 3-K for All, please take a moment to fill out this survey from New Yorkers United for Child Care in my bio! The Mayor’s office claimed every family who applied for 3-K received an offer but families have shared otherwise. Your feedback can ensure early education for all

Thanks to City & State NY for recognizing our executive director, Susan Stamler on the Manhattan Power 100 list alongside so many amazing New York City leaders! cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…