Grand Street Settlement

Grand St. Settlement is hiring! Join our top notch team providing vital programs and services for New Yorkers. Grand Street's best-in-class benefits package, welcoming culture, and professional development opportunities create a fantastic environment for you to thrive in your career. Start a career where YOU are valued. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ezw_hwA4

The Grand Street team mobilized for Save Social Security Day of Action in our communities. Thank you to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Congressman Daniel Goldman, along with community leaders, for advocating for the protection of these vital social safety net programs! Grand Street participant Kay Mantin shared why Social Security is essential to older adults. Take action today! Join us as we call on our representatives to stop cuts to Social Security. Stay up to date with advocacy actions throughout legislative season by subscribing to our newsletter at www.grandsettlement.org.

Enrollment is still open for our Lower East Side Child and Family Centers! Grand St. Settlement's Early Childhood programs are available year-round with opportunities for extended hours, making them ideal for working parents. At Grand Street, your child will grow and learn under the guidance of expert teachers, focusing on motor skills and social-emotional development, health and wellness, with access to individualized assistance. Workshops and support for parents will ensure your family has the resources you need to succeed. Enroll or learn more about our programs at https://lnkd.in/ee4jBzDw

Human Services Council of New York + nonprofit providers + philanthropy x United Neighborhood Houses leaders in Cooperstown, NY = ADVOCACY IMPACT 💗

This #ImpactFriday, we're highlighting a fantastic intergenerational event organized by our Early Childhood program in partnership with CACF: Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. The Books, Bites, and Beats AAPI Festival welcomed families to celebrate different AAPI cultures. Participants enjoyed multicultural book giveaways, tasty bites, a lion dance, calligraphy and music from Mencius Society of the Arts, a Bilingual Birdies concert, and a hula performance from Hālau Hula O Nā Mele ‘Āina O Hawai‘i (and some young aspiring hula dancers!)

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The New York State budget process is being finalized and we need your help. Social workers are vital to our community's health and well-being, but the social work sector is facing a crisis due to high student loan debt and low salaries, making it nearly impossible for them to pay off their student loans. This impacts their ability to stay in their careers and serve the community. You can make a difference. Support social workers by contacting the Higher Education Committees in the New York State Assembly and Senate and tell them you believe funding for social work student loan forgiveness needs to be increased. Contact NY Senator Toby Ann Stavisky - https://lnkd.in/e_qJCWYd Contact NY Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman - https://lnkd.in/e6z6YXny

We can't wait to bring you a taste of what's to come on April 30th! Hear from our restaurant partners at Pickle Guys, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, and Cafe d'Avignon about why they love Grand Street. Don't forget to grab your tickets to Taste of the Lower East Side! Come sample delicious foods from these restaurants and more, all to support Grand Street's mission to serve the communities who need it most. Get your tickets at tasteofles.org.

Maria DeJesus, former Chief Talent Officer at Grand St. Settlement, will be retiring this June after 30 years of dedication to Grand St. Settlement. Maria is consulting our new Chief Talent Officer Luis Almonte as he follows her footsteps leading Grand Street's human resources and payroll functions. Read more about Maria's inspiring journey at Grand Street, from her start as an Executive Assistant working her way up the organizational ladder to Chief Talent Officer, at www.grandsettlement.org. Thank you for your years of service, Maria!

Afterschool programming at Grand Street serves thousands of students across New York City. Our programs provide a safe place for students to express themselves, build confidence in their schoolwork, and volunteer in their community. Join us as we call on our state officials to continue funding LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment After School Program) to ensure our children stay safe, engaged, and have the opportunities to meet their full potential. Shoutout to our incredible students from Lyons Community School, Juan Morel Campos School of the Arts, and Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School for sharing their stories and advocating for the vital programs that allow them to learn and grow outside of the classroom. Tag your state representative below and tell them you support funding for afterschool!