Giving Tuesday – A New, Better Tradition

by Heather Kaufmann The Theresa Show, currently on display at the Harriet Tubman Gallery of United South End Settlements (USES), brings together a diversity of color, culture, and fiber. Founded in 2013, this annual exhibition celebrates the legacy and work of Theresa India-Young (1950-2008), fiber artist and long-time South End resident. Fiber art is a […]

by Catherine Aiello, Children’s Art Centre Program Coordinator Haga clic aquí para el español. The K2 students at the Hurley and Blackstone schools recently spent a class “thinking like birds” as they created their own nest sculptures. As part of their Animals and Habitats unit, K-2 students learn about Owls. Although owls do not build […]

por Catherine Aiello, Children’s Art Centre Program Coordinator Click here for English. Durante las ultimas semanas, los estudiantes de K-2 en la Escuela Hurley y La Escuela Blackstone pasaron una clase de arte “pensando como pajaros” mientras crearon esculturas de nidos. Como parte de su unidad Animales y sus Habitats, K-2 aprende sobre los buhos. Aunque […]

by Carl Long, South End Resident and United South End Settlements Board Member You would never have known that it was a cold, mid-January evening with freezing rain mixed with light snow based on the view in the Lincoln House Room at the Harriet Tubman House. Over 100 people gathered to view a film, shot […]

We’re excited to announce the Senior Services Winter Session class schedule (below) and the addition of two brand new classes. Due to a generous grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, we now offer Tai Chi II for those with Tai Chi experience who are ready for the next step. We’ve also added an advanced computer class at the […]

by Heather Kaufmann In October 2013, Marshall Bryant—life-long resident of Dorchester, MA—found herself unemployed after working 20 years for the same mailing company. “We were like family,” she says. “In my job as a floor supervisor, I was always on my feet and helping my employees.” The owner of the company passed away in 2012 […]