Volunteer Heroes: Feeding the Community

We invite the community to attend the opening of the USES125 Exhibit, an exhibit exploring the rich history of USES and the notable community members who impacted the South End settlement house movement. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm and the exhibit will remain on display […]

As of 9:00pm (3/13), ALL USES programs and facilities will be closed tomorrow, March 14, for the safety of our staff and participants. We regret any inconvenience this causes. We also ask that you check in on your elderly neighbors if you are able. They often need extra support during inclement weather. As of 4:00pm […]

Due to inclement weather, we are opening tomorrow, Monday February 13, with a delayed start time of 9:30am for our youth and senior programs. Workforce Readiness classes will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Check back in the morning for further updates based on overnight weather. Update as of 6:30am on 2/13: We will […]

By David Lattimore, Marketing Coordinator Michelle, a Boston native and South End resident, joined USES in March 2014 when she enrolled in our Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. Last month, on January 19, 2017, at the age of 48, Michelle received her high school equivalent diploma. Though Michelle had enjoyed going to school as a […]

This year, as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of USES, February (Black History Month) is the perfect time to honor the Black women who made our present day possible. Harriet Tubman is one of the better known figures of American history. Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman died free. She could not read or write, yet […]

By David Lattimore, Marketing Intern On Tuesday, January 10, USES held a volunteer appreciation event for our Workforce Readiness tutors and in-class assistants. These volunteers (pictured below) form a support network for our students, providing one-on-one coaching in the face of challenging academic material. Melody Valdes, our Volunteer Coordinator for Workforce Readiness, shared words of […]