Henry Street Settlement

Henry Street Settlement, established in 1893 by Lillian Wald, is a leading nonprofit on Manhattan’s Lower East Side that serves more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through integrated social services, health care, and visual and performing arts programs. The organization’s core mission is to alleviate urban poverty by empowering families and children to build healthier, more sustainable futures. Its distinctive approach blends deep community engagement with rapid, innovative problem-solving, enabling the organization to respond swiftly to emerging needs. Henry Street’s long-standing record of measurable impact and commitment to collaborative partnerships make it a respected leader in urban social welfare and arts integration.