East Side House Inc

Programs: The education program provides academic intervention in schools and in the community through college preparation, employment services, technology, and high school equivalency preparation classes. The program services approximately 6,500 students. In the 2016-2017 academic year, nearly 1,000 students graduated from our college access programs, nearly 700 were accepted into college. Education programs include the following:1) afterschool programs a program which enables young students to be better prepared to meet the challenges of the future. Through the after-school program, east side house settlement implements comprehensive services in a safe environment that emphasizes educational prosperity and academic success as a means to eventual economic independence. 2) summer day camp this program provides students with the opportunity to attend a combined academic and recreational summer day camp. Enrolled students are provided with more learning time in an environment that is predicated on high expectations, supportive relationships and opportunities to expand the students' minds. The program targets students in grades 1-5 and focuses on providing a positive social and academic experience at a critical development state. We strive to help students see the connections between academic disciplines as they move into departmentalized instruction. 3) youth and adult education (yaes) classes this program provides basic education and career education to students ages 17-24 in an effort to combat the low literacy rate in the community, assist community members in obtaining an hse diploma, and gain access to college. Yaes successfully assists individuals in their social and academic growth. The yaes program places a particular focus on disconnected youth. 4) high school programs- in fiscal year 2016-2017, esh had partnerships with 10 new york city department of education high schools which offers students a range of services, including: attendance improvement/drop-out prevention, college and postsecondary readiness classes, college and postsecondary exploration, internship placements, enrichment activities, advisory support, and assistance in applying for and gaining acceptance into college and other postsecondary options. 5) community technology services the community technology center offers computer-based instruction to many of its existing program participants including: early childhood, afterschool, youth and adult education services (yaes) and seniors. 6) social services the focus of east side house settlement is education for adults and children. The social services program helps remove the obstacles that interfere with the development and progression of esh participants.

the early childhood head start and day care program provides nursery school activities including comprehensive preschool education and social programs. The program serves approximately 210 children. The head start/day care program provides services to children and their parents that develop the cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills of children. The program creates a safe and healthy environment in which staff meet the needs of the children and families with responsibility, respect, dignity and authority, regardless of need. We strive for each child and parent to develop a sense of self, responsibility, and respect for him/herself as well as others. This program exists to ensure that all facets of a child's development; physical, mental, social, and emotional are enhanced to their fullest potential. There are two important components that are designed to ensure program effectiveness;1) the education component works with children in order to promote their cognitive and social development. 2) the social services component works with parents/guardians to assist them in meeting the needs of the entire family. Our preschool and toddler services are provided for children 2-5 years of age. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, social service, nutritional and preventative health services as well as services to support their transition into the public schools.

east side house operates three senior centers in the mott haven neighborhood. The senior centers provide hot lunches and other activities such as cultural events and trips for neighborhood seniors. The senior centers serve about 400 people. Crime has driven many senior citizens indoors, fearful of venturing out of their apartments, particularly in the evening. The ensuing feeling of loneliness and helplessness can be devastating. With staff and youth volunteers, east side house made a difference in the lives of the elderly. The number of hobby clubs, special events, holiday parties, health programs and care and game tournaments that are operating during the week indicates the seniors' varied interests. An extensive schedule of daytrips is also offered by the center and nearly 200 seniors eat lunch at the centers daily.

the job-plus program at mill brook community center is an evidence-based employment program targeting public housing residents in the mill brook housing complex. Residents receive job training and placement, financial counseling, hse classes, and support services. The program places nearly 300 individuals in employment each year.