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.

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 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: 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. 5) POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS PROGRAM: IN 2017, ESH BEGAN PROVIDING SELECT STUDENTS IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH SKILLS TRAINING IN THE HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. 250-300 STUDENTS PER YEAR ENGAGE IN SKILLS TRAINING THAT LEAD TO CERTIFICATION AND JOB PLACEMENT. 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 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.

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. AN EXTENSIVE SCHEDULE OF DAYTRIPS IS ALSO OFFERED BY THE CENTER AND NEARLY 200 SENIORS EAT LUNCH AT THE CENTERS DAILY.

COMMUNITY CENTERS PROGRAM: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. HARVEST TO HAVEN PROGRAM:EAST SIDE HOUSE'S FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES BOXED FOOD AND GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY.HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM:IN JANUARY 2021, EAST SIDE HOUSE LAUNCHED 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 900 OLDER ADULTS.