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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Calling all Lower East Siders ages 18 and older! The @nychealthy.bsky.social would like to hear your experiences and perspectives on the challenges of accessing health care, education, employment, nutrition, and other vital community resources. To participate, visit henrystreet.org/CommunityNeeds!

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

In just a few weeks, you’ll have the chance to vote for NYC mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, city council, and more! The last day to register to vote, change your address, or request a mail in or absentee ballot is Saturday, October 25. Update your registration at Vote.NYC

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Thank you, @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social and Noticias, for spotlighting how Citymeals works with community partners like @henrystreet.bsky.social and Life Story Club to combat hunger and isolation among older New Yorkers: spectrumnoticias.com/ny/nyc/notic... #aging #isolation #mealsonwheels #nyc

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Cómo Citymeals ayuda a los neoyorquinos mayores a sentirse menos solos

La iniciativa busca combatir la soledad a través del Life Story Club, un programa de narración en línea o por teléfono.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Are you registered to vote? On this #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, be sure to check your registration status and make sure you’re registered to vote on November 4, 2025! Get started by visiting nycvotes.org/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/ Graphics by @nycvotes.bsky.social

Dark green text on a pink background reads: “2025 National Voter Registration Day, September 16. Ready to vote like a New Yorker? Register today.”

Dark green text on a pink background reads: “Día Nacional del Registro de Votantes 2025, 16 de septiembre. ¿Listo para votar como un neoyorquino? Regístrese hoy.”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Henry Street is thrilled to host our first-ever #ClimateWeekNYC summit on September 24 at the Abrons Arts Center! We’re bringing together advocates, employers, and city leaders to discuss the evolving workforce needs of the clean-energy sector. Register: tinyurl.com/HenryStreetS...

NextGen CleanTech Workforce Summit, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, noon to 4 p.m. (doors at 11:30 a.m.), Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, Manhattan.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Your favorite block party of the year is almost here! Join Henry Street Settlement for Community Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m., at 271 Henry Street. Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. Get all the details at HenryStreet.org/CommunityDay

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Henry Street is fortunate to be a robust social services agency with so many loyal supporters, but this major loss of private funding from The Art Show couldn’t come at a more challenging moment, with potential funding cuts to social services, education, and the arts. Here’s how you can help. 🧵

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Sun’s out, skates on! It's going to be a beautiful Saturday afternoon for our Summer Fun Roller Skating event tomorrow at Sol Lain Playground from 1–6 p.m. Enjoy free skate rentals, arts & crafts, basketball, a live DJ, snacks, and more! More info at HenryStreet.org/SummerFun 🛼

Man in a bucket hall and four-wheel roller skates. Text reads, “Henry Street Settlement Summer Fun, Saturday, August 9, 1-6 p.m., Sol Lain Playground. Free! All ages! Free skate rentals by Skaterobics, valid ID required. Sponsored by NewYork-Presbyterian.”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Henry Street was proud to join our Lower East Side peer organizations and elected officials today to highlight the critical role SNAP plays in supporting our most vulnerable neighbors and to raise awareness about the devastating impact of the recently approved cuts.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx are under a flash flood and severe thunderstorm warning from now until 5:30 p.m., July 31. Be cautious when traveling, charge your electronics, and seek higher ground if you or a loved one lives in a basement dwelling. Get emergency alerts: nyc.gov/notifynyc

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Henry Street has unfortunate news to share today: The Art Show—our annual fundraiser, which so many of you have generously supported in the past, and our largest source of flexible funding—has been unexpectedly cancelled for 2025. Here’s how you can help… 🧵

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Listen to Ali Rosa-Salas in conversation with Traven Rice on the latest episode of The Lo-Down Culture Cast! Ali shares how Henry Street's history informs the work of Abrons Arts Center today and the importance of universal access to the arts. Click to watch: youtu.be/LZVWfd_5q2M?... #Art #NYC

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Ali Rosa-SalasTalks About the Arts at Abrons and Henry Street

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

About 75% of the 500 older adults who reside in Henry Street’s NORC (naturally occurring retirement community) in the Vladeck Houses rely on #Medicaid and #Medicare, and 80% of nearly 200 adults over age 55 in our mental health programs, receive Medicaid. 🧵 (1/4)

Two older women, Asian or Asian American, wearing sun hats smile while waiting in line for a Henry Street outdoor community event.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Polls are open in NYC now until 9 p.m. tonight. Exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard! Find your poll site here: findmypollsite.vote.nyc #Vote #VoteNYC

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Primary Election Day in NYC is going to be a scorcher. 🥵 Beat the heat by voting early! Early voting is open now through Sunday, June 22. Your early voting location may differ from your usual site. Visit NYCVotes.org to find your poll site, preview your ballot, and more. #VoteNYC #EarlyVoting

Illustration of Lillian Wald wearing an “I Voted” sticker. Text reads, “Beat the Heat: Vote Early!”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Across NYC, orgs like Henry Street are building new approaches to workforce training—focused on who has access to opportunity and on measuring not just what we do, but what works. NYCETC is leading this charge, and as a proud member, we wanted to highlight some new findings. 🧵

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride from Henry Street Settlement! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 This month, we’re taking time to reflect on our founder, Lillian Wald (1867–1940), who, in today’s terms, might be described as a queer woman. 🧵 Photo of Lillian Wald (seated, center) with "The Family," courtesy the Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Two rows of women in nursing uniforms and two children post for a portrait in the early 1900s.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Henry Street’s Annual Report is here! These stories of hope remind us that progress is possible when we connect with our neighbors and nurture the potential in every person who walks through our doors. Read it now: HenryStreet.org/AnnualReport

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Homeless Services United @hsunitedorg.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today, we celebrate Maria and @henrystreet.bsky.social for going above and beyond to care for the incredible clients they serve. Your kindness changes lives every day 💐 🏠 #ShelterSupportSolutions #HSU #HSS #HenryStreetSettlement #HomelessServicesUnited

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Hot summer weather is going to be here before you know it. From staying cool indoors to protecting yourself outside, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s a short list of things you can do now to get ahead of the summer heat. 🧵

Beat the heat. Heat is dangerous and kills hundreds of New Yorkers each year. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community with the right resources to keep cool this summer.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

From @cityandstateny.bsky.social: Settlement houses are owed at least $92.4 million by NYC, according to a new @unhny.bsky.social survey. Henry Street and its peer organizations often wait months, even years, to receive the funds we require to run programs such as shelters & educational services. 🧵

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United Neighborhood Houses’ members owed $92.4 million

A recent poll revealed how much 16 settlement houses have not yet been paid on New York City contracts.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 10th annual Lillian Wald Symposium! From the cost of housing to the availability of grants to how we measure an artist’s value, panelists explored what it will take to keep creatives in NYC. 🧵

Six people pose for a group photo on a stage set for a play.

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Hrag Vartanian @hrag.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

At the @henrystreet.bsky.social Lillian Wald Symposium on surviving as an artist in NYC. @valentinadl.bsky.social is moderating a fascinating panel and universal basic income is a major topic.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

At a time when the demand for workforce development programs is sky-high, NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) has released a new report that calls out the systemic underinvestment in NYC's adult workforce programs and the consequences. Click here to read: nycetc.org/wp-content/u...

Putting Our Dollars to Work: An Analysis of Public Funding for Workforce Development in New York City.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

“Who would choose to stay in a job where they work long hours, handle life-or-death situations, and barely make enough to get by?” – Michelle Jackson @hscny.bsky.social Nonprofit workers deserve livable wages. It doesn’t have to be this way––we can't wait for 7.8%! @governor.ny.gov #JustPay

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Commentary: Pay a living wage to the people who make New York livable

Nonprofits are losing human-services workers because the workers can't afford to work for such low pay. Give them a real cost-of-living adjustment.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What’s one key ingredient in Henry Street’s special sauce? Social workers! Our founder, Lillian Wald, helped shape modern social work by caring for the whole person. Thank you to our team members who provide compassionate care and vital resources every day. Happy #SocialWorkMonth!

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Henry Street Social Workers Go Above and Beyond

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Can artists survive in New York City? The 10th anniversary Lillian Wald Symposium explores this question on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Abrons Arts Center. Free and open to all, but you must RSVP. ADA seating and ASL interpretation provided. Register now at HenryStreet.org/Symposium

Painting of the Abrons Arts Center on a sunny day with children playing Double Dutch. Text overlay reads: “Arts for Living: Can Artists Survive in New York City?”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Happy 158th birthday to Lillian Wald, born today in 1867! At just 26, she founded Henry Street Settlement, paving the way for public health and social work as we know it. Wald championed causes from free school lunches in NYC schools to human rights in the U.S. #WomensHistoryMonth

Lillian Wald sits at a table with a few other women. She wears a flowing white dress with a relaxed hairstyle, smiling at the camera. The photo is from 1905. Text reads, “Happy Birthday, Lillian Wald!”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Happening now: 300+ nonprofit human services workers are in Albany for the Human Services State Advocacy Day demanding a 7.8% investment on ALL State human services contracts. Henry Street joins our peers to say we can’t wait for 7.8! #FundHumanServices #JustPay @hscny.bsky.social

The human services sector can’t wait for 7.8!

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Human Services Council of New York (HSC) @hscny.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Right now, more than 300 human services workers are at the state capital, calling on NY electeds for more funding for #nonprofits & #JustPay for workers. Can you help amplify our message?? Use our social media toolkit (🔗 below) to support our ask for a 7.8% investment in human services! 📣💪

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Social Media Toolkit: March 10 Press Conference Power Hour Use this social media toolkit on March 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. during the Human Services State Advocacy Day Press Conference to amplify our...

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Deadline for SYEP 2025 is tomorrow! All NYC youth ages 14–24 who live in NYC (and have work authorization) are eligible to apply. Don’t wait—apply now at HenryStreet.org/SYEP2025! @nycyouth.bsky.social

Text reads, “The Summer Youth Employment Program is a paid work opportunity for New Yorkers ages 14–24. Deadline is Friday, February 28.”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Henry Streeters and our Lower East Side neighbors rolled up their sleeves for today’s blood drive with @newyorkbloodcenter.bsky.social. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out, especially knowing our region is experiencing a blood emergency! ♥️

An Asian American woman reclines on a phlebotomy chair, giving a thumbs up while she donates blood.

A Hispanic man with a white beard holds up his arm in a strong pose, showing off his blood donation bandage.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The best party is a Lower East Side job search party! We can’t wait to join our coalition organization, LESEN, and friends at Bandana for this free and fun job search event on March 6. Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP: Bandana.com/b/Party 🎉 #NYCJobs #JobSearch #LowerEastSide

A person with a beard and glasses shakes a mocktail. Text around them reads: “Bandana x LESEN Job Search Party. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 2–5 p.m., Manny Cantor Center 197 E Broadway, Lower East Side.”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Mark your calendar: The Art Show returns for its 37th edition from October 28 to November 1, 2025! Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), The Art Show is Henry Street Settlement’s largest annual fundraiser. Learn more at TheArtShow.org.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We’re feeling the love all around the Settlement today! Happy Valentine’s Day from Henry Street! 💗

Members of the older adult center, all dressed in red, pose for a picture in front of a Valentine’s banner.

Two elementary students at Jacob Riis Cornerstone afterschool hold up cupcakes bought at the Valentine’s Day bake sale.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Human services workers and organizations show our communities love everyday, and now, it’s time for the state to do the same! ❤️ Join Henry Street in emailing your state legislators by 2/14 and tell them to #JustPay us in the budget: bit.ly/JustPay-Valentine

Dear Legislators, Roses are red, Violets are blue, #JustPay human services workers, so we can serve our communities with you.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

June may feel far away, but key deadlines for the 2025 NYC primary elections are approaching! New York has closed primaries, which means you must be affiliated with a political party to vote in its primary. 🧵 (1/3) #GOTV

Bulletin board with different pinned notes. Text reads, “2025 Primary Elections. You must be affiliated with a political party to vote in the upcoming June primary! Party registration deadlines: Online - Thursday, February 13, 2025. In person - Friday, February 14, 2025. Register online: E-Register.Vote.NYC”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency. Henry Street is doing our part by hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, February 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 301 Henry Street, LES. Make your appointment now at HenryStreet.org/BloodDrive. Thank you for saving lives! ❤️

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Settlement houses have been, and always will be, here for New Yorkers. #SettlementHouseStrong #UNHLobbyDay

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

In honor of #MLKDay, we share this passage from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech on December 6, 1966, at @unhny.bsky.social’s annual fall conference. It reflects Henry Street’s core belief that there is power in bridging our differences and bringing neighbors together. 🧵

The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. stands in front of a podium flanked by conference attendees on both sides. Behind him on the wall is a long banner that reads, “United Neighborhood Houses of N.Y. ‘For a city of neighbors.’”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

January is #PovertyAwarnessMonth. Read below to hear from Tyler Lugo, a graduate of Henry Street’s free Building Automation Systems training who achieved economic stability with his new skills. As President & CEO David Garza says, “people help people” out of poverty. We’re in this together!

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Celebrate the #LunarNewYear with “From Chinatown, with Love,” a collaboration between Abrons Arts Center and the W.O.W. Project to honor small businesses in Manhattan’s Chinatown, now in its sixth year! Learn more and register for upcoming events at AbronsArtsCenter.org Photo by Marion Aguas.

A smiling person in a red jumpsuit peeks out from under a yellow and orange lion puppet.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The council is now in session! The Learning Campus at Henry Street offers a unique self-government program where students are the decision-makers. This longstanding program teaches civics, responsibility, and the importance of community building to kids on the Lower East Side. 📸: KvonFoto

Elementary and middle school students dressed in suits and dresses stand in a row inside a mock-council chamber.

The student mayor sits at the center of a long wooden dais and speaks into microphone, with students on each side of him.

A civics teacher in a blue suit reaches down to give guidance to a young “citizen” before he makes a statement during a council meeting.

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 07/01/2025

Congestion Relief Zone tolling is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

Photo of a sign near the Congestion Relief Zone with the following text:

Congestion Relief Zone
Car Toll
E-ZPass
$9.00
Tolls By Mail Higher Rate

Overnight
E_ZPass $2.25

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tony*, an undocumented New Yorker, has often had the odds stacked against him. He says, ““Henry Street changed my life and showed me that I’m not alone.” With your support, we can continue to transform lives like Tony’s. Give now and make a difference at HenryStreet.org/Donate

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From Homeless to Hopeful – "Tony"

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Save the date to unlock a year of endless possibilities! Henry Street invites you to the Training & Education Resources Fair on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boys & Girls Republic, 888 East 6th Street. Register now at HenryStreet.org/JanuaryFair25 #Opportunity #NYCJobs

A young graduate of a Building Automation Systems training demonstrates how an AC unit works.

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

From our house to yours—the entire Henry Street team wishes you joy, love, and all the very best this holiday season. ❤️ (Cuteness overload courtesy of students from the Settlement’s Early Childhood Education Center!)

Preschoolers hold up decorated letters that spell, “Happy Holidays!” Additional text reads, “Wishing you joy, love, and all the very best this holiday season. Peace. Health. Hope. Gratitude. David Garza, President & CEO.”

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Barvisha Page has been there. She’s lived in a homeless shelter, faced abuse, and made her way to recovery from addiction—ultimately finding purpose in helping others as a peer counselor at Henry Street’s CONNECT program. 🧵 (1/3)

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Meet David Sepulveda, a graduate of, and now team member for, the Stacks+Joules Building Automation Systems training at Henry Street. David and his peers are proof that we can fill gaps in sectors with exceptional talent when we provide accessible training opportunities and holistic support!

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Henry Street Settlement @henrystreet.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Henry Street is so excited to join Bluesky! Follow the Settlement for information and opportunities in our programs, stories from Henry Streeters, and happenings around the Lower East Side. We'll see you around! 👋

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