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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 […]

by Heather Kaufmann, Team USES Marathon Coordinator United South End Settlements is proud to announce our two Team USES runners for the 2017 Boston Marathon: Jana Eggers and Steve Holt! They are helping our neighbors “run toward success” by raising $22,500 for USES by race day on April 17, 2017. To support Team USES, visit […]

This past Wednesday, the atrium of the Harriet Tubman House was transformed into a runway for United South End Settlements’ first ever Workforce Readiness Fashion Show and Luncheon. Workforce Readiness students and staff strutted down the runway wearing business casual attire, dressed for success. Some modeled their own clothes purchased from Solutions at Work, a […]