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United Neighborhood Houses (UNH) is a policy and social change organization representing 43 neighborhood settlement houses that serve 765,000 New Yorkers from all walks of life.

09/15/2026

As one of this year’s honorees, Donna Joseph set a personal goal of inspiring more people to support UNH’s work by donating to our benefit than ever before. The only problem is - asking for money isn’t really her thing So, UNH gave her a script for how to do it.

If you’ve felt like past appeals were too big of an ask, now is your chance to make a meaningful difference and forward UNH’s mission with a donation of any amount.

Help us reach our goal of 200 donations by our 2026 Benefit on October 8 at give.unhny.org/helpthehelpers. And, share this with a friend who aligns with our work!

Honored to have UNH's Executive Director, Susan Stamler, named in City & State's 2026 Above & Beyond: Social Services li...
08/03/2026

Honored to have UNH's Executive Director, Susan Stamler, named in City & State's 2026 Above & Beyond: Social Services list!

Susan leads UNH and our network of 45 settlement houses across the city and state, advocating for policies for a fairer New York - from expanding the Summer Youth Employment Program and advancing universal child care to driving civic engagement through UNH's Our Voices Count initiative.

This recognition embodies the roots of advocacy that the settlement house movement was built on. Congratulations to Susan!

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/08/2026-above-beyond-social-services/415118/ -stamler

UNH's very own Susan Stamler is the winner in this week's City and State for leading the charge in ensuring nonprofit ge...
06/25/2026

UNH's very own Susan Stamler is the winner in this week's City and State for leading the charge in ensuring nonprofit get their contract advances as they are required to by Local Law 156 and getting results from City Hall.

When UNH learned the Mamdani administration consideration of delaying advances to human service providers, we mobilized. FAST. Within a day, hundreds of advocates and human service workers were ready to rally at City Hall Park with the support of our City Council.

Advocacy works. The Mamdani administration backtracked and announced it would pay nonprofits the full amount they're owed on the July 1 deadline.

As a fellow UNHer said, "Knicks in Five. Fund the work that keeps New York City alive!"

06/10/2026

NYCBenefits is a pillar to the Washington Heights community that Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation serves. It ensures that the community has access to the social safety nets that supports them in meeting their needs. But NYCBenefits was not funded in the FY27 Executive Budget.

Advocates and providers are demanding DSS, the City Council, and Mayor Mamdani to fund and baseline the NYCBenefits program at $9.75 million for FY27 and beyond.

One of our neighborhood houses' most dynamic duo, Maria Lizardo of Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation and Meliss...
06/04/2026

One of our neighborhood houses' most dynamic duo, Maria Lizardo of Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation and Melissa Aase of University Settlement Society of New York, hosted a Conversations with Leaders on how networks are no longer optional—they are essential. They shared experiences about the role of strategic relationships, shared purpose, and aligned action in driving meaningful, systemic change.

Our Public Service Announcement is now LIVE on select LinkNYC screens in Queens, The Bronx, and Brooklyn until June 19th...
06/01/2026

Our Public Service Announcement is now LIVE on select LinkNYC screens in Queens, The Bronx, and Brooklyn until June 19th! Next time you're strolling in this wonderful city we all call home, you might spot us! As always, the biggest thank yous to our volunteer artist Hannah Kochmann (who took this picture in Brooklyn!) and our Havas team!

Next time you're in a yellow cab, look up! You might see our Public Service Announcement - when neighbors come together,...
05/20/2026

Next time you're in a yellow cab, look up! You might see our Public Service Announcement - when neighbors come together, the possibilities are endless! More soon to be launched on PSA Network, LinkNYC, and Captivate screens so keep your eyes peeled. đź‘€

Yesterday, UNH joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, Chancellor Kamar Samuels, Council Member Shekar Krish...
05/20/2026

Yesterday, UNH joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, Chancellor Kamar Samuels, Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Council Member Jen Gutierrez, and Emmy Liss as they announced nearly 100,000 offers to families for 3-K and Pre-K for the upcoming school year in programs closer to their homes.

Not only do neighborhood settlement houses deliver critical early childhood education for New York's cutest, but they have been on the forefront of the fight for universal child care.

UNH is grateful for the providers who keep our early childhood education programs running and look forward to continuing the work to ensure every family has access to child care.

Last week, UNH attended the Mayor's Child Care Educator Appreciation Dinner with Queens Community House's Margarita Baso...
05/19/2026

Last week, UNH attended the Mayor's Child Care Educator Appreciation Dinner with Queens Community House's Margarita Basombrio. Margarita was recognized by her colleagues at QCH for being an incredible early childhood educator who has truly dedicated herself to learning and growing alongside her students. She embodies what the settlement house movement stands for - strong communities start with investing in the people.

Her colleagues at QCH share, "What makes Margarita so special is the love and care she brings into her program every single day. She thoughtfully creates activities for all age groups and ensures that every child, regardless of age or learning ability, feels included, safe, valued, and capable of learning. She connects with children not only educationally, but emotionally and mentally as well. She treats every child as if they were her own, helping them build confidence, feel loved, and know they belong. Margarita is truly helping shape the confident next generation, and we are so grateful for the amazing work she does."

United Neighborhood Houses and our neighborhood settlement houses were among the two thousand of nonprofit workers to ca...
05/15/2026

United Neighborhood Houses and our neighborhood settlement houses were among the two thousand of nonprofit workers to call for for human services workers and rally in support of Council Member Althea Stevens' Wage Equity Legislation (Intro 052).

Nonprofit human services workers earn 30% less than City human services workers for the same work. Nonprofit human service workers keep this City running - it is overdue that we pay them what they're worth.

Thank you Human Services Council of New York - HSC for organizing, Maria Lizardo of Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation for emceeing, and Council Members Althea Stevens, Tiffany Cabán , Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Council Member Julie Won, Shahana Hanif, and Council Member Lincoln Restler for speaking!

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