Neighborhood · Social services, health, arts and early childhood since 1893
Henry Street Settlement
Henry Street Settlement, founded in 1893 by nurse and reformer Lillian Wald, provides social services, health care, arts and education to Lower East Side residents of every age from its headquarters at 265 Henry Street.
| Headquarters | 265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002 |
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| Phone | 212-766-9200 |
| Founded | 1893, by Lillian Wald |
| Website | henrystreet.org |
What's offered
- Early childhood: 3-K and pre-K
- Afterschool, summer camp, community schools, college success and athletics
- Job placement, GED and English classes, youth employment and a computer lab
- Health insurance help, mental health services and a neighborhood center
- Older adults: Older Adult Center, Meals on Wheels, Vladeck Cares NORC and a senior companion program
- Supportive housing and shelters
- The arts, through Abrons Arts Center at 466 Grand Street
For Grand Street co-op residents
Henry Street is a few blocks south of Grand Street, and its arts center, Abrons, is on Grand Street itself.
Last checked October 15, 2026. Hours, programs and contacts change, so please confirm directly with Henry Street Settlement. Source: henrystreet.org. Something to add or correct? Tell us.