A New York City social service non-profit founded in 1916, running early childhood, youth, older adult and immigrant family support programmes for over 17,500 participants a year.
Grand Street Settlement is a social service non-profit founded in 1916 by Rose Gruening to support immigrant families in New York City. It runs programmes and services intended to expand opportunities for New Yorkers, strengthen families and advocate for the community. The organisation is a 501(c)(3) with more than 600 staff members, and it reports serving over 17,500 participants each year.
Its work spans several programme areas. Early childhood education covers children from six weeks to five years, combining education with family support; the organisation states that 85% of four-year-olds in its early childhood programmes meet readiness standards. Youth development services provide programming for young people, while older adult programmes serve seniors in the community. Its stated industry focus includes immigrant family support, among other community services.
Grand Street Settlement operates in New York City, including the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Brooklyn and The Bronx. Its stated approach is community-centred and advocacy-oriented, with an emphasis on culturally relevant services for low-income families and individuals. The organisation describes itself as continually evolving and expanding its services to meet changing community needs, while maintaining the founding commitment it has held since 1916.
