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The 2020-2021 school year has been unlike any other. With Boston Public Schools’ switching to a fully remote learning model in October to minimize the spread of COVID-19, students and their teachers have had to quickly adjust to challenging circumstances. For children whose families may lack the financial bandwidth to secure childcare and private tutoring, […]

As we reflect on 2020, we decided to take a look back with the 50 photos that defined this unexpected, challenging, and inspiring year. Take a look below!

With the enduring financial strain of COVID-19 on USES and our families, we are especially grateful for the growing community of supporters who meet our needs while we meet those of our families. Contributing to this vital community is a pair of Tufts University School of Medicine students, Kirsten Wesolek and Sharon Kelmar, who launched the 1st annual Jumbos Jog for Justice fundraiser this fall. As leaders within Tufts’ 50-person Learning Communities, which provide students with […]

Dear Friends and Supporters, This pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black and Brown families and added to the struggle and instability of so many nonprofits, including United South End Settlements (USES). Despite these significant challenges, we are persevering in our commitment to social justice, advocating for racial equity, and fully supporting our community as the beacon of hope we have been for 128 years.  While the pandemic has thrown everything into question […]

In the spirit of uniting our community to strengthen families, USES is excited to merge two former initiatives (The Harriet Tubman Forum on Race and Change Maker Dinners) into The Harriet Tubman Change Maker Series. This year, the series will consist of virtual workshops, panel discussions, change maker events, and trainings centered on creating a more just, equal, and anti-racist community.    As we have seen […]

Our President and CEO, Maicharia Weir Lytle, co-authored an article highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 on Early Childhood Education, and advocating for needed policy changes to ensure this sector is not overlooked when making critical decisions. “Early childhood education has not had a seat at the decision-making tables to inform policies or practices that impact […]