Success Story: The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering

We’re excited to announce the Senior Services Fall Session class schedule. USES’ Seniors Services program enables residents to live independently and comfortably in their own homes, to engage with the broader community, and to maintain their health, wellbeing and happiness. “It’s important for seniors to remain active for many reasons,” says Clara Garcia, Director of Senior Services. […]

Carla Stallworth decided to become a student in the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate (MDLC) program at United South End Settlements (USES) after her friend, neighbor, and USES employee Michelle Barnes referred her to it. “I graduated high school in 2006,” said Carla. “I haven’t used computers very much since then. I knew I needed to […]

Boston, Mass. – The Boston Foundation has awarded United South End Settlements (USES) a grant of $30,000 for the Senior Services Program, made possible through a group of funds dedicated to supporting seniors and elder issues. “We are thrilled to receive this grant for our Senior Services Program,” said USES President and CEO Maicharia Weir […]

by Evan Gray ESOL Teacher Rebecca Stahl hugs student Leonard Stratoberdha at the Harriet Tubman House “When I started class at USES, I didn’t know how to read or write,” said Rose Egbe. “Now I can read books to my kids and help them with their homework.” United South End Settlements (USES) recently celebrated students […]

BOSTON, Mass. – The Board of Directors of United South End Settlements (USES) welcomed Joyce Lee and Richard H. Stern as its newest members during its annual meeting held on June 2. The 15-member board provides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for the 124 year old organization. Lee and Stern, both South End residents and […]

Boston, Mass. – United South End Settlements (USES) is forming a new partnership with The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) to provide free groceries to seniors. For the first time in the state of Massachusetts, GBFB is administering the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a monthly food distribution program for individuals 60 years of age […]