---
title: University Settlement Society of New York
description: >-
  New York settlement house offering social services, early education, mental
  health and arts programs since 1886.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/university-settlement-society-of-new-york'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-10-05'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
organizationType: Non-profit
location: 'New York, NY, United States'
website: 'https://www.universitysettlement.org/'
yearFounded: 1886
---

# University Settlement Society of New York

*Non-profit • New York, NY, United States*

## About

New York settlement house offering social services, early education, mental health and arts programs since 1886.

University Settlement partners with more than 40,000 New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build stronger, more equal communities. For 140 years it has fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with its neighbors. Established in 1886, it was the first Settlement House in the United States.

Its programs include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, housing advocacy, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts. Many of its services are free or low-cost.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1886
- **Address:** 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
- **Website:** https://www.universitysettlement.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversitySettlement/, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/univsettlement/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-settlement-society-of-new-york, twitter: http://www.twitter.com/univsettlement, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iyr67agT_v8?playlist=Iyr67agT_v8&mute=0&autoplay=1&loop=1&controls=1&start=0&end=

## Programs

View current programs from University Settlement Society of New York on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/university-settlement-society-of-new-york