Congressman Dan Goldman Presents $2.2 Million Grant Award to the Henry Street Settlement
Goldman Secured $9,036,948 for Projects in NY-10 in FY 2024 Appropriations
Funding to Be Used to Transform Historic Property into Multigenerational Community Center
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New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today presented Henry Street Settlement with a $2,175,000 Community Project Funding Grant Award, which was included in the final passage of HR 4366, ‘The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.’ Goldman secured $9,036,948 for community projects in NY-10 in the FY 2024 appropriations process.
The grant funding will be used to renovate and transform Henry Street’s historic 281 East Broadway property into a multigenerational community center that offers counseling and case management assistance, educational and vocational services, recreation, arts classes, and space for community events and staff offices.
“I am thrilled to present Henry Street Settlement with this $2.2 million federal grant to help transform the Lower East Side property into a space that will serve the people of NY-10 for decades to come,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “Their new Multigenerational Community Center will support the Lower East Side community with event space, educational opportunities and so much more, supplementing the essential services that Henry Street has been providing to the people of our City for the last century. I am thrilled they are receiving this grant and will continue working at all levels of government to ensure they have the resources they need to continue their critical work on behalf of the residents of New York’s 10th Congressional District.”
David Garza, President and CEO of Henry Street Settlement said, “Henry Street Settlement is deeply grateful to Rep. Dan Goldman and his office for their thoughtful generosity in securing substantial funds for the renovation of our agency’s historic building at 281 East Broadway. As we’ve emerged from the pandemic years, the need in our community for youth and adult services including mental health support, education, recreation, and safety, and for greater mutual awareness and care has remained remarkably consistent. Making space to serve these interlocking needs is at the core of Henry Street’s mission and what we do best. By creating a multigenerational community center in the heart of the Lower East Side, Henry Street will be able to provide a higher level of service to youth, adults, older adults, and entire families, constantly listening to our neighbors and fine-tuning offerings as local circumstances evolve.”
Once completed, Henry Street’s renovation of the 281 East Broadway property will turn it into a multipurpose, intergenerational community center that directly addresses many of the challenges facing Lower East Side residents today, including a lack of community centers and recreational spaces, unemployment, poverty, and public safety.
In addition to the new services offered, the renovations will refurbish the exterior facade, flooring, paint, wall coverings, light fixtures, and a staircase.
After its opening, the new multigenerational community center will function as a "third place" for the Lower East Side community - a gathering place separate from work or home. Its ultimate goal is to establish a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where residents can come together and access the programs offered by Henry Street Settlement and their staff.
Henry Street Settlement has been serving the residents of Lower Manhattan since 1893. Helping 50,000 New Yorkers a year, Henry Street offers 50 programs to people of all ages in New York City. These programs range from preschool and after-school programs to Meals on Wheels delivery, job-readiness training, mental health counseling, supportive housing, benefits screening, college preparation, and artists’ residencies. Henry Street currently has a staff of approximately 650 employees.
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