East Side House Inc

PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH RESIDING IN THE MOTT HAVEN SECTION OF THE SOUTH BRONX. EAST SIDE HOUSE REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CONSTITUENTS, FOCUSING EFFORTS IN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. THE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE PARTICULARLY FOCUSED ON THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF MOTT HAVEN. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS IS ROOTED IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ITS STUDENTS AND ARE GUIDED THROUGH EFFORTS OF ITS DEDICATED AND TALENTED STAFF.

EDUCATION/ YOUTH SERVICES:THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS AND IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLEGE PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES, AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING. 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 K-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) HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS- EAST SIDE HOUSE PARTNERS WITH 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. 4) POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS PROGRAM- ESH PROVIDES SELECT STUDENTS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH SKILLS TRAINING IN THE HEALTH, CONSTRUCTION, FOOD, AND SECURITY INDUSTRIES. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN TRAININGS THAT RESULT IN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS THAT LEAD TO JOBS THAT PAY A LIVING WAGE.5) 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.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS:EAST SIDE HOUSE OPERATES ITS NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING (DFTA) FUNDED HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH STAFF DELIVER PREPARED MEALS FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE BRONX. THE PROGRAM SERVES 1000 OLDER ADULTS PER DAY.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:THE JOB-PLUS PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TARGETING PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN THE BRONX. RESIDENTS RECEIVE JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, HSE CLASSES, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

EDUCATION/YOUTH SERVICES:ESH'S EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS TARGETED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY, ENCOMPASSING:1. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.2. SUMMER DAY CAMP: COMBINES ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 TO DEVELOP SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY.3. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS DROPOUT PREVENTION, COLLEGE READINESS, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE, HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER FUTURES.4. POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS PROGRAM: SINCE 2017, THIS INITIATIVE HAS OFFERED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, LEADING TO INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.5. SOCIAL SERVICES: AIMS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:THE JOB-PLUS PROGRAM TARGETS PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN THE BRONX, OFFERING HOLISTIC SUPPORT THROUGH JOB TRAINING, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH AIMS TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PARTICIPANTS, INTEGRATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.THESE NARRATIVES PROVIDE A CLEAR, CONCISE OVERVIEW OF ESH'S PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO NURTURING AND EMPOWERING DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS ALL AGES.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DAY CARE PROGRAM:THE EARLY CHILDHOOD HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES NURSERY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 231 CHILDREN. THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START 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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DAY CARE PROGRAM:THE EARLY CHILDHOOD HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM AT EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT (ESH) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. CATERING TO APPROXIMATELY 231 CHILDREN, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON THE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO DELIVER EDUCATION AND CARE WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND DIGNITY. KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR PROGRAM INCLUDE:1. EDUCATION COMPONENT: FOCUSES ON ENHANCING CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH STRUCTURED LEARNING AND PLAY.2. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: ENGAGES WITH PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND HEALTH SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S TRANSITION INTO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.CHILDREN AGED 2-5 BENEFIT FROM A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS.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.

OLDER ADULTS CENTERS:EAST SIDE HOUSE OPERATES THREE OLDER ADULT CENTERS IN THE MOTT HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD. THE OLDER CENTERS PROVIDE HOT LUNCHES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CULTURAL EVENTS AND TRIPS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SENIORS. THE SENIOR CENTERS SERVE ABOUT 300 PEOPLE DAILY. EAST SIDE HOUSE OFFERS HOBBY CLUBS, SPECIAL EVENTS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, HEALTH PROGRAMS AND CARE AND GAME TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE OPERATING DURING THE WEEK INDICATES THE SENIORS' VARIED INTERESTS.

OLDER ADULTS CENTERS:ESH OPERATES THREE OLDER ADULT CENTERS IN THE MOTT HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD, PROVIDING DAILY HOT MEALS AND A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ABOUT 300 SENIORS EACH DAY. OUR CENTERS OFFER: HOBBY CLUBS AND SPECIAL EVENTS HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS GAME TOURNAMENTS AND CULTURAL TRIPSHOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM:LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2021, THE HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM AT EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT, FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING (DFTA), ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE BRONX. THIS INITIATIVE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,000 OLDER ADULTS DAILY, PROVIDING NOT ONLY NUTRITIOUS MEALS BUT ALSO A VITAL CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY.NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF NUTRITION ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, OUR MEALS ARE CAREFULLY PLANNED TO MEET THE DIETARY NEEDS OF SENIORS, PROMOTING THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND AIDING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS.REDUCTION OF SOCIAL ISOLATION: OUR DELIVERY STAFF ARE TRAINED TO PERFORM INFORMAL WELLNESS CHECKS DURING EACH VISIT, OFFERING A FRIENDLY FACE AND A LISTENING EAR, WHICH FOR MANY MAY BE THE ONLY REGULAR SOCIAL CONTACT THEY EXPERIENCE. THIS INTERACTION IS VITAL IN MAINTAINING THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY.