Uniting Community to Strengthen Families

United South End Settlements

At USES, we offer early education programs that support the whole family through quality education, development opportunities, and community connections.

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Serving the Boston community since 1892

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2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Feb 12, 2026

Save the Date: USES’s Neighborhood Gala

Join us on May 8th for our annual USES Neighborhood Gala fundraiser! Tickets and registration will be available soon.

Supporting Economic Mobility

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children served in our youth programs

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families supported through our Family Mobility program

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Our mission

USES builds a community that fosters children’s growth, inspires new possibilities, and provides the tools to create positive change.

About USES

United South End Settlements (USES) is a non-profit organization in Boston’s South End neighborhood. Founded in 1892, USES provides children with quality education and enrichment opportunities. At the same time, we work with parents and caregivers to develop their capacity to reach goals around education, career, finances, family, and community connections.

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Our Programs

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Early Childhood Education (ECE)

For children 3 months – 5 years old, our ECE program provides high-quality care while preparing your child(ren) to become confident, successful learners.

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сlub48: Afterschool & Out-of-School Time

For children ages 5 – 12, club48 is a space for your child(ren) to engage in lessons, activities, local field trips, and more!

Camp Hale

Camp Hale offers youth the opportunity to experience a summer sleepaway camp in the White Mountains.

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STEP

Our Family Mobility program aims to provide a supportive partnership with parents and caregivers to move families forward in economic mobility.

Our Impact

What our
families say

Read what some of our current and past families say about our programming.

Karli

USES participant

The way USES gives back and the way they care about the community… I feel like I have another extended family with United South End Settlements. My kids are getting everything they need from USES and they not only care about your kids but they care about the parents, too.

Larry

USES parent

Highly recommend USES. They go above and beyond in making sure the kids have the best care. They treat the kids like their own.

Angie

USES parent

USES is caring. I love the way they engage with kids and parents. They’re also very supportive. If a kid likes science or art, I’ve seen teachers go all out with encouraging that passion and seeing the potential in that kid. They’ve been very supportive of my needs, too.

Our news & events

Jan 30, 2026

Everyone250: United South End Settlements Historical Marker Unveiling

Oct 28, 2025

USES’s New Art Director

October 2025 – We are happy to share that we have added Ms. Amira Sheikh to the team, filling the role of our NEW Art Director. Art classes will primarily take place next door in our Children’s Art Centre space – reigniting curriculum and learning in the historic building. We are excited to work with […]

Aug 8, 2024

Building business brains: USES kids host Entrepreneurs Market

Read the full story on Mass Nonprofit.

Crowd watches USES Neighborhood Gala program.

May 21, 2024

USES Neighborhood Gala – A Success!

We are thrilled to share that Friday night’s Neighborhood Gala fundraiser was a success! Through generous donations and the support from friends, family, neighbors, and partners, we raised over $650,000! Reaching this achievement and getting the chance to celebrate with everyone was a true highlight for all of us at USES. We were very excited […]

Feb 8, 2024

USES CEO Jerrell Cox Accepted Into YW Boston’s LeadBoston Program

The competitive program accepted more than 40 local leaders and changemakers around Boston to analyze the root causes of diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges over 11 months.

Jan 31, 2024

Lift Our Kids MA coalition seeks to improve cash assistance programs for children and families.

We stand with organizations like the Lift Our Kids MA coalition in urging the Governor to rescind cuts to cash assistance programs.