Annual Report 2012 265 Henry Street New York, New York 10002-4808 212.766.9200 www.henrystreet.org 2 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Message from the Executive Director 3 Message from the Board of Directors 4 What Happens Here? One Day at Henry Street 8 Henry Street News 12 Financial Report 2012 13 Henry Street Donors 24 Board of Directors & Senior Staff 25 Map of Henry Street Henry Street Settlement Settlement Locations opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and enhance human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts and health care programs. 265 Henry Street New York, New York 1 10002-4808 212.766.9200 www.henrystreet.org The cover, by artist Ken Condon, illustrates Henry Street as a beacon for the Lower East Side, every day and during times of crisis, like the recent hurricane. 2 1 MESSAGES Message from the Executive Director Why is Henry Street as relevant today as it was in 1893? One reason is that we are tireless advocates for our community in every sense of the word, whether ensuring emergency aid in times of crisis or embracing creative ways to fund vital services. When Hurricane Sandy left our neighborhood literally powerless, Message from the Board of Directors we were out in force distributing food, water, blankets and more We’ve weathered an economic recession and more recently the importantly, ensuring that vulnerable community residents were not wrath of Mother Nature, but those challenges have only fortified stranded alone. The storm crystallized one compelling truth: In our resolve to carry out Henry Street’s mission to open doors of times of crisis, the most effective first responders are community-based opportunity. organizations like Henry Street. That’s because we’re on the street With renewed confidence in the importance of the Settlement’s every day, listening to our community and providing the critical work, we are launching an ambitious capital campaign: Open the services they need to lead better lives. Henry Street Settlement has Doors! The Campaign for Henry Street Settlement. We are pleased been a beacon for the city for 120 years; we are shining even brighter to report that more than half of our $12 million goal has already after the storm. been raised. Our innovative spirit and our resolve to identify new sources The essential funds from the campaign will enable the of funding — essential in this competitive climate — transcend Settlement to embrace an exciting project: the acquisition and geography and sometimes take us far from New York City. The reopening of the c. 1854 vacant firehouse adjacent to our historic Jewels of Hope auction — held an ocean away in Switzerland headquarters. The firehouse will provide much-needed (and — raised $1 million for the agency, thanks to the generosity of handicapped-accessible) space to house our expanding programs. philanthropist Lily Safra. Another gift of $1 million — proceeds from The funds will also allow us to elevate systems in many of our an art auction held in Miami, Florida — was made to the Settlement existing buildings so that the physical plant reflects the excellent by the Dash Snow Initiative. We are honored and grateful that both standards of our programs and services. Mrs. Safra and the Dash Snow Initiative chose Henry Street as the Henry Street’s Board has always been key to the Settlement’s recipient of their substantial donations. success, beginning in 1893 with Jacob Schiff, an uptown banker Looking ahead, we deepen our commitment to serve our clients, and philanthropist who provided the seed money for the agency. our neighborhood and our city because, while FY 2012 was the We are profoundly grateful for the dedication, commitment highest fundraising year in our illustrious history, the needs of our and generosity of all of the Settlement’s board members, and community remain great. Thanks to the dedication of our Board appreciate the engagement of our funders, partners, supporters of Directors, our funders, our staff, our volunteers and our elected and community members. Together, we will pave the way to a officials, the Settlement is positioned to open doors of opportunity bright future for Henry Street. for those in need every day, well into the next century. DAVID GARZA DALE J. BURCH PHILIP T. RUEGGER III Executive Director President Chairman 2 3 Early Childhood Education Center WHAT Outdoor play is an important part of childhood — and of the curriculum at our HAPPENS day care center. Some 81 children, ages two One Day in the to four, attend the center, which is open all HERE? year round. Student Laila Curo, 3, when Life of Henry Street asked what she likes about the school, The Settlement is a busy place — actually shouts: “I like my friends!” 17 busy places, as services are delivered from 17 program sites on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Follow us as we document a typical weekday at Henry Street. 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Good Companions Senior Center Community Consultation Center Wilma Serrano, 65, is one of 9:00 a.m. dozens of seniors enjoying a Among our many health and freshly cooked lunch at the Good wellness programs is a stress Companions Senior Center. “I’ve Parent Center management workshop with made a lot of new friends here,” “Understanding Your Child’s Behavior,” Pearl Tratner, left, an occupational she says. “The activities, especially a weekly group led by social worker therapy student. Client Alice Ng, the parties, are great, and the Becky Plattus and social work intern 45, says of the workshop, “I always food is awesome!” Serrano, who Teka Robinson, is underway at the Parent learn something new.” Center. “Hearing other parents’ stories lauds the staff for its friendliness, helps me to analyze my own situation,” also has dinner at the center. says participant Stuart Pinney, 39, father of a 10-year-old daughter. 12 noon 1 p.m. Workforce Development Center At the Workforce Development Center, a Jobs Essentials Training class is underway in one classroom; in another, students, including Annie Zheng, 32, attend an ESL class. Zheng, who emigrated here from China seven years ago, says, “This class is improving my English so I can get a job in health care.” 4 5 Our 2 p.m. Programs Health and Wellness Urban Family Center 4:00 p.m. • Neighborhood In the nine months since Vanessa Resource Center Gonzalez, 24, moved into Henry The Boys & Girls Republic • Parent Center Street’s shelter, the staff there, The Boys & Girls Republic (BGR) is a beehive of • State-licensed mental activity when after-school programming begins health clinic (Community including Elise Tavares, employment Consultation Center) and coordinator, above right, have helped Abrons Arts Center and students do their homework, play sports and primary health care clinic her find a job and childcare for her With performances, exhibits and participate in other activities. In the art room, (Health Unlimited) son at the shelter’s day care center. arts training ongoing, creative energy student Tyshawn Clark, 9, says he loves coming • Day treatment program “I’ve come a long way. Everyone is palpable at the Abrons. Thomas to BGR because, “I like doing my homework • HIV family services here has been great and very Benjamin Snap Pryor, curator and and the activities.” In the evening, teens fill the • Supportive housing supportive,” says Gonzalez, who is building, attracted to the extensive sports and residences producer of American Realness, a • Senior Services also being helped in her search for critically acclaimed performance recreation programs. permanent housing. and dance festival held at the Abrons Transitional and theaters in January, expressed his Supportive Housing gratitude: “The Abrons has opened • Shelter and supportive services for homeless the doors for us.” families, single women Upstairs, music instructor Bruce and survivors of Potterton is giving six-year-old Jesse domestic violence Gordon a piano lesson, as Robert La Fosse, Abrons Arts Center/ Director of Education at the Abrons, Performing and looks on. “Jesse loves the lessons,” Visual Arts says his mother Allison Gordon. • Performances by critically “He’s very excited for his piano day.” acclaimed artists in a landmarked theater • Training programs for children and adults in 3 p.m. visual arts, theater, music 5:00 p.m. and dance • Exhibits and Artist-in- Henry Street Youth Center Residence program Students in both the after-school and the Youth and Workforce Expanded Horizons college prep programs fill the Development 301 Henry Street building. On the fourth floor, • Day care, after-school and high school students — including Taisha Pelletier, summer camp programs • College prep, sports 16, Shantae Palmer, 16, and Kay Prudente, 17 — and recreation, and HIV participate in Project Cause (College Achievement prevention programs through Urban Science Exploration). The three • Employment services for friends are all aiming for medical school. Says youth and adults Prudente, “This program allows us to do our own • Computer training and science research paper before college!” access at the ATTAIN lab 6 7 Henry Street Recovers from Hurricane Sandy NEWS Hurricane Sandy wreaked Havoc on our community, and containing 10,000 blankets and darkening the neighborhood for more than a week, leaving 20,000 FEMA meals, arrived at the many residents stranded without power in high-rise Settlement headquarters one night. HENRY STREET RECOGNIZED apartment buildings. For our less fortunate neighbors, the Distribution, by Henry Street staff and FOR SANDY RECOVERY EFFORTS storm made an already precarious existence more so. volunteers, commenced the next Executive Director David Garza was Henry Street proved an able first responder; our Meals morning. among 15 downtown leaders to receive on Wheels program, in anticipation of the storm, delivered “The Settlement — with the help of a Manhattan Media OTTY (Our double meals the day before.