New Settlement is excited to announce a new 2-year, $200,000 grant from the New York Community Trust to support our Young Adult Opportunity and create new jobs and new directions for youth of our community. Thanks to Program Director Roderick Jenkins and the Trust for this opportunity for our young people!
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Bronx Times Article Profiles New Settlement’s Gun Violence Prevention Effort
New Settlement was recently selected as the lead agency of New York State’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative in The Bronx! Working with two partner agencies, we are expanding youth development and leadership programs across our Bronx neighborhoods. Our thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul and Assemblywoman LaToya Joyner for their support. The Bronx Times featured the program here.
Bronx 12 Highlighted New Settlement’s Efforts to Address Food Insecurity!
Gus Stavroulakis, New Settlement’s Director of Community Health Initiatives, spoke to Bronx 12 regarding New Settlement’s efforts to address food insecurity. The segment can be viewed here
New Settlement’s Executive Director, Rigaud Noel, Joined BronxNet’s Daren Jaime for an Impactful Conversation on Strengthening Neighborhoods!
New Settlement’s Executive Director Rigaud Noel recently joined BronxNet’s Daren Jaime for an impactful conversation on our several programs and initiatives. Thank you Daren for helping to bring awareness to our mission to break systemic barriers and strengthen neighborhoods in the Bronx. To view the full segment, visit: https://bit.ly/3C0mLez
Assemblywoman Joyner Presents $150,000 NYSDOL Grant to YAOI
On Tuesday, July 13, New Settlement and Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner (D-Bronx, 77th AD) announced a $150,000 grant from the New York State Department of Labor that will enable the organization’s Young Adult Opportunity Initiative (YAOI) to expand its reach to Bronx youth as they seek employment and educational opportunities.The awarded funds will create employment and educational opportunities for 160 out-of-school, out-of-work youth ages 17-24 in the Southwest Bronx-Mount Eden community, and serve 150 alumni in 2021. Ninety of these youth will be placed directly in permanent jobs and/or internships.
New Settlement commemorated the expansion during a special ceremony at its YAOI Center in the Bronx with Assemblywoman Joyner, YAOI participants and alumni. “Enhancing skills and expanding opportunities, New Settlement’s Young Adult Opportunity Initiative is preparing Bronxites for the highly competitive job market and I am very happy to have secured $150,000 for this valuable program,” Assemblywoman Joyner said.
News 12 Bronx: Local Youth Nonprofit Receives $150K Grant: Money Will Go Toward Youth Workforce Development
More information: New York State Department of Labor Grant Release_FINAL
Join Us This Summer! New Settlement has Partnered with the Fresh Air Fund to Offer a Play Street this Summer on Rockwood Avenue!
New Settlement is excited to partner with the Fresh Air Fund to offer a Play Street this summer on Rockwood Avenue in the Bronx. Enjoy a fun, free, and safe play space for NYC children ages 5-12. Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, STEM, music, reading & more! The Play Street will run from July 6th – August 19th. Please use this link below to register for one of the time slots (9am -11:45pm or 1:15pm – 4pm) and call 1-800-367-0003 if you need assistance filling out the application.
Register Online for New Settlement’s Summer Camps!
Registration for free Summer Rising camps are now open!! Need help registering? Attend our in-person registration pop-up this Tuesday June 8th from 11am-5pm. K-8th grade spots available!
You are Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth with New Settlement!
June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day is the day of the enslaved people in the United States heard of their emancipation. We are happy to announce that Juneteenth is officially a national holiday. Come celebrate Juneteenth with us on Saturday, June 19th. This free event will be located at the New Settlement Community Center playground 1501 Jerome Avenue Bronx NY (off the corner of 172nd street and Jerome Avenue). 
Come for the food. Stay for the entertainment and music. We look forward to seeing you!
New Settlement to host Bronx Town Hall for City Council Candidates
On April 21st from 6-8 pm, New Settlement will host a virtual Bronx Town Hall meeting where community members can greet and hear from their District 16 City Council candidates, and learn more about New Settlement’s CASA and PAC programs fighting for housing and education justice in our community! To register for the event, visit Town Hall Registration
COVID-19 Vaccination Available Today (March 31st) at New Settlement’s Community Center!
The COVID-19 Vaccine is available today, (March 31st) at New Settlement’s Community Center. If you are 65 years of age or older you can call 877-829-4692 or stop by the New Settlement Community Center to register. See details below.
