Entire Families
We encourage family stability with wrap-around services that cater to all ages. It is not uncommon to have three generations of family members involved in Grand St. Settlement programs at one time.
ESL Classes
English as a Second Language classes are a critical in helping the next generation of immigrants communicate and navigate their way through their new homes. ESL Classes are offered at all three of our community centers.
Adult & Family Services
Grand St. Settlement is committed to serving each family as a unit, offering integrated services and support to ensure the well-being of each individual by enhancing the well-being of the family system. These programs provide targeted, culturally sensitive services addressing the distinct needs of community members at every stage of development.
Single Stop
Services include benefits eligibility screening, legal consultation, financial and credit counseling, income tax return preparation, earned income tax credit eligibility screening, benefits and social service advocacy, and citywide referrals to social service agencies. In one visit, individuals can meet with a case manager who can guide them in understanding the benefits available to them or their children. More than 1,000 households annually visit our Single Stop center. Single Stop is a nation-wide program originally launched by the Robin Hood Foundation.
Location: 80 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002
For more information: contact Parvin Begum, Single Stop Service Program Coordinator at 646-201-4289 or
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The Beacon Community Center
Partnering with the NYC Department of Education and the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, Grand St. Settlement offers classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED preparation for adults through out the year. Registration and testing required to determine appropriate level.
Location: 145 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10002
For more information: contact Thanh Bui, Director of Beacon Community Center at 212-505-6423 or
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E.S.L. at 80 Pitt Street Community Center
Partnering with the NYC Department of Education and the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, Grand St. Settlement's 80 Pitt Street Center offers day-time classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) for adults through out the year. Registration and testing required to determine appropriate level.
Location: 80 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002
For more information: contact Gail Lichter at 212-674-1740
Community Technology Center
The Community Technology Center provides technology access to Grand St. Settlement participants and the Lower East Side Community. The Center offers classes in general computing for adults and seniors, project based learning activities for school-age youth, and drop-in open hours. The Technology Center also offers an academic intervention program, Grad TRAC (Technology Resources and Academic Coaching) for in-school teens in the Lower East Side. Youth referred to Grad TRAC receive between one and two hours, weekly, of individualized academic services, e-mail correspondence with a personal academic coach, and design a high school plan to meet necessary requirement for a New York City high school diploma.
For more information: contact Judith Sam at 646-201-4209 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Cornerstone Initiative
Offers evening classes in ABE, ESL and GED preparation for over 50 parents and adults each year, as well as culturally relevant workshops and presentations on parenting, college and career guidance, nutrition and wellness, and Single Stop services.
Location: 50 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
For more information: contact Jackie Sanchez at 718-453-8116 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
AmeriCorps
Is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It is a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Each year, Grand St. Settlement has opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve as "Community Builders" at our many sites. For more information, please see our AmeriCorps page.
Location: across all Grand St. Settlement sites
For more information: contact Claudio Simpkins, AmeriCorps Program Coordinator at 646-201-4246 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.