Henry Street Settlement

Henry Street wishes our community and team a meaningful, joyous, and peaceful Juneteenth.

Today, our Older Adult Center celebrated Juneteenth with music, community, and plenty of smiles!❤️💚💛Thank you to everyone who made it such a special afternoon! Wishing everyone a meaningful holiday. Please note our Older Adult Center will be closed June 19th in observance of the holiday.

Seeking a rewarding career in clean energy?⚡🌱

The Clean Energy Career Connect (CECC) program is a free, two-week intensive at Henry Street Settlement that gives you industry certifications, hands-on training, direct job connections, and a completion stipend–for ages 18+. Attend our next info session to learn more!

✔️ Get job and training placement assistance with clean energy employers in NYC
✔️ Earn Green Professional Building Skills Training Fundamentals of Building Green Certification
✔️ Receive the Clean Energy Career Connect Certificate

📅 Info Session: Tuesday, June 16, 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom.
👥 The program requires a full-time commitment from July 13 to 24, 2026

Sign up for the info session here: http://bit.ly/4vn4UJV

NYC heat advisory is in effect‼️

Henry Street’s free cooling centers are open to New Yorkers of all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) and are wheelchair accessible.

Henry Street Settlement Older Adult Center
📍 334 Madison Street, Lower Level
🕑 Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📞 212.349.2770

Jacob Riis Cornerstone
📍 80 Avenue D, Ground Level
🕐 Friday: 6 to 10 p.m.
📞 646.449.0399

❄️ Find additional cooling centers across the five boroughs at finder.nyc.gov/CoolingCenters

Celebrate Pride Month with Henry Street this Friday! 🏳️‍🌈

Our Community Consultation Center will be hosting a multi-part event this Friday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of Pride Month. It is free and open to all, so feel free to walk right in!

The event’s programming includes trivia, mural making, eco-therapy, an acting workshop, and more! For more details on these events and the full day’s itinerary view the flyer below.

📆 Friday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 40 Montgomery Street, Community Room
👋 Free and open to all!

¡Wepa!🗣️🇵🇷

Henry Street marched in the third Lower East Side Puerto Rican Parade & Festival on Saturday, celebrating the vibrant Puerto Rican community who call the LES home! Team and program members from our Older Adult Center, Jobs Plus, Youth Opportunity Hub, and Department of Integration & Community Engagement were present, proudly representing their cultural heritage and the diversity of our community.

We can’t wait to be back next year!🌟

Happy Pride from Henry Street Settlement! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

This June, we’re celebrating Pride alongside our community and team members who identify across the spectrum of identities. From q***r art to q***r activism, LGBTQ+ history is rooted in speaking out against hate and advocating for all.

Interested in learning more about NYC's LGBTQ+ history? Join Henry Street and the Close Friends Collective for our annual Q***r History Walking Tours of the Lower East Side and East Village this June! Grab your tickets at HenryStreet.org/Q***rHistoryTour (link in bio).

Did you know that you can save three lives by donating blood? Blood donation is easy (takes less than an hour) and makes a world of difference—especially when blood reserves are low. Henry Street is proud to partner with to host a community blood drive on Monday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our , 466 Grand Street ♥️

Make your appointment now to make a donation at HenryStreet.org/BloodDrive

Are you a first-time donor or unsure if you’re eligible to donate? Donation restrictions have changed significantly in recent years! Head over to nybc.org to see if you’re eligible.

📍: 466 Grand Street (Room G-05)
📅: Monday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🔗: Link in bio

Are you interested in learning new technical skills? Check out these two upcoming workforce training opportunities! 🧰

GREEN WORKFORCE TRAINING⚡️:
Henry Street and are helping New Yorkers ages 18+ launch careers in NYC’s growing clean energy industry in just five weeks—completely free of charge. You’ll gain hands-on experience and become eligible for industry-recognized solar certifications, among many others!

📅 Training starts: June 22, 2026
🖥️ Info session: Wednesday, June 3, from 12 to 1 p.m. on Zoom

📌Eligibility: NYC residents, ages 18+, with a high school diploma/GED, authorized to work in the U.S, and available for in person training June 22-July 27. We’re especially excited to connect with our Lower East Side neighbors and help build pathways right here in our own community.

🌐 Find the registration link at HenryStreet.org/GreenWorkforce or by tapping the link in our bio.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS ⚙️:
Henry Street and are helping New Yorkers ages 18 to 24 launch future-ready careers through free multi-week training in Building Automation Systems. In just a few weeks, you’ll become eligible for certifications in HVAC and lighting controls, while learning essential programming tools like Niagara and Python to prepare for high-demand tech and trades careers.

📅 Next training starts: August 4, 2026
🖥️ Info session: Thursday, June 4 from 12 to 1 p.m. on Zoom

📌Eligibility: NYC residents, ages 18-24, with a high school diploma/GED, currently out of school and unemployed, low-income, and authorized to work in the U.S. We’re especially excited to connect with our Lower East Side neighbors and help build pathways right here in our own community.

🌐 Find the registration link at HenryStreet.org/BAST or by tapping the link in our bio.