Success Story: The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering

Image via flickr.com/myfuturedotcom Boston, Mass. – September 22nd marks the launch of a new Home Health Aide (HHA) Training program through the Workforce Readiness program at United South End Settlements (USES). This new course will provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students at USES with an opportunity to apply their developing English language […]

by Charlotte Goff, Volunteer Coordinator We love our volunteers. They are passionate and dedicated and help us elevate the members of our South End and Lower Roxbury community. Below, check out a list of some of our latest, fantastic volunteer opportunities here at United South End Settlements. To learn more about volunteering at USES, you can contact […]

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 […]