Today’s must-read is this The Buffalo News piece on investing in the #AAPIEquityBudget . AAPI communities need culturally accessible support more than ever. We urge Governor Kathy Hochul. Carl E. Heastie + Sen. Stewart-Cousins to restore the $30 million #AAPIEquityBudget bit.ly/RestoreAAPIEqu…

'I am mayor of the City of New York today because human services workers were there to support my family when we needed it most.”

Thank you Mayor Eric Adams for investing in human services workers! Your historic investment is critical for our communities.

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Our Cornerstone @ ATL team joined a number of our older neighbors for a visit to BAM – and bumped into NYC Councilmember @CrystalRHudson!

Our Cornerstones have kicked off a new initiative to counteract social isolation among older adults through engaging programming.

BIG NEWS: Mayor Eric Adams announced that City-contracted human services workers will receive an over 9% wage increase over the next 3 years. This is a major win for #JustPay , and is the result of thousands of calls, emails and actions from human services workers!

Thank you Adrienne Adams for recognizing that human services workers are essential & must be paid fairly, that nonprofit service providers must be paid on time, and that the systems that serve NYers in need must be made easier to access! #MovingForwardTogether

Clothing Insecurity is real. Learn more about this important issue from Adriana Chung, who leads our Children's Corner Early Childhood Center. youtube.com/shorts/GeUSEAj… via YouTube and our friends Giving Factory Direct

It’s simple: people deserve equal pay for equal work. But nonprofit human services workers continue to make 30% less than what government workers make - for the same job.

That’s why we’re in Albany today fighting this disparity and recommending policy change. #JustPay

We’re glad Governor Kathy Hochul supports a COLA for State-contracted human services workers, but 1.5% is not #JustPay . Human services workers deserve more for their essential work, and our communities deserve fully staffed programs. We need a 3.2% COLA now! #FundTheCOLA

Our teams are fired up to advocate for #JustPay in Albany today! State-contracted human services workers are essential to achieving Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York. We need her to give them #JustPay and #FundTheCOLA !

NYS BPHA Legislative Caucus Governor Kathy Hochul Sen. Stewart-Cousins Carl E. Heastie

En Nueva York, 3.9m de personas tienen inglés limitado o no tienen un diploma de secundaria 🎓. Pedimos a Governor Kathy Hochul que invierta $27.9M para el año fiscal 25' para apoyar el Fondo de Alfabetización de Adultos (ALE). #LiteracyLiftsNY NYCCAL

3.9M New Yorkers with limited English proficiency or without a high school diploma need adult education. We call on Governor Kathy Hochul , Sen. Stewart-Cousins , and Carl E. Heastie to invest $27.9 million in FY25 to support Adult Literacy Education (ALE) funding. #LiteracyLiftsNY NYCCAL

Hundreds of thousands asylum-seekers need support to start their new lives in NY. Don't shut out our new arrivals by cutting access to education & support. Invest $27.9m for NYS Adult Literacy Education ALE programs. Learn more: buff.ly/3IMd1cx #LiteracyLiftsNY NYCCAL

With the release of their 6th Poverty Tracker Annual Report, our partners at Robin Hood are sounding the alarm over a dramatic increase in poverty in NYC, with 2 million New Yorkers living in poverty and child poverty rising 66% in 2022. This crisis calls for immediate action.

Last week, we gathered at the Houston Street Center to celebrate the Lunar New Year. From dance performances to arts & crafts, there was no shortage of smiles. Big thanks to our partners in making this event possible, and thank you to all who joined in making memories with us!

Our Adult Literacy Program serves New Yorkers from all 5 boroughs who travel to study with US. NYC needs to fund these programs in a way that effectively supports institutions doing the work. Thx to NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera + Christopher Marte for signing Council Member Julie Won 's vital open letter.

Meet Emma Callahan, our newest Fellow at The Performance Project! 🎭✍️🎬

“To be offered space, time, and care by a group that has done such important work is humbling. I can’t wait to engage with the work of the other Fellows and to grow my own practice during the Fellowship.”

We’re so happy to introduce the incredible Bailey Gausling! 🎤

'As a Fellow I'm looking forward to dedicating more time and devotion into my artistic passions!” says Bailey. “I am excited to hone my creative skills, while being guided in the right direction toward success!”

❄️ WINTER WEATHER WARNING ❄️

Significant snowfall is in the forecast, and all of our Early Childhood and Youth programs will be remote tomorrow, February 13.

We encourage our community to exercise caution if you must travel during the storm – please stay warm and safe!

We are delighted to welcome Paige 'Queen TuT' Stewart and The Kingdom Dance Company, a group of dynamic artists joining The Performance Project’s Artists-in-Residence program! 🪩

Follow The Performance Project @ University Settlement for more!

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🎉🥳 The Creative Center is celebrating 30 years of arts-in-health programs! 👏🎊

Come join us on Saturday, March 9 from 7 to 10 PM for cake, refreshments, music, and more! The celebration will take place in Speyer Hall at 184 Eldridge St. Register here: buff.ly/42tbFfC