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Community Partnership

Union Settlement

Serving East Harlem since 1895, empowering our community through comprehensive programs and services

About Union Settlement

Union Settlement has served the people in East Harlem since 1895. One of the largest settlement houses in New York, Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 East Harlem residents of all ages each year.

Our comprehensive programs span education, health, senior services, youth development, childcare, counseling, and economic development initiatives.

Union Settlement's Youth Services division provides children, adolescents and young adults with programs that foster creativity, curiosity, resilience and problem solving.

Community Services

Our Programs

Comprehensive services designed to support East Harlem residents of all ages.

Education Programs

Health Services

Senior Services

Youth Development

Childcare

Counseling

Economic Development

Afterschool Program

Union Settlement Afterschool at PS 96

A comprehensive middle school afterschool program designed for students in grades 6-8.

Who We Serve

Grades 6-8
Middle School Students

Program Hours

Monday - Friday
2:20pm - 5:00pm

Our Focus

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Activities & Enrichment

Leadership Development

Dance

Improv

Photography

Visual Arts

Health and Wellness

Graphic Design

Academic Assistance

High School Prep

Career Development

Our Mission at PS 96

Our goal is to offer a fun, safe, and exciting learning environment that also caters to each child's social and emotional development during their extended hours in the school building.

Each activity has a strong and meaningful SEL (Social, Emotional Learning) component. We have caring and qualified staff who dedicate their time and talent to each student.

Ready to Enroll?

Contact our director or download the application to get started.

Contact the Director

Cristy Gonzalez, Program Director

crgonzalez@unionsettlement.org