Why Volunteers Matter

Looking for a program that offers high quality enrichment and care for your child? As of October 25, 2017, we have the following openings in our programs: Five spots in our preschool program (2.9 years – 5 years) Each of these programs is designed to help your child grow, succeed, and have fun along the way! […]

Looking for a New Office Space? Look no further! We are now leasing at 566 Columbus Ave in Boston’s historic South End. Located in a multi-service organization, this is an ideal location for a private business or non-profit. Approximately 1400 sq. ft. available. Ready for occupancy as soon as needed.      Amenities Include:    • […]

Last year, Tammy shared her USES story with us, but it was still incomplete: while her children were enrolled in quality enrichment programming at USES, she was still in search of a better job and faced many barriers to success. As a part-time employee at Old Navy making $11/hour, it was difficult to make ends meet for […]

At United South End Settlements, we believe that as families stabilize, become more resilient, and connect to a diverse network, they and their children are more likely to develop the skills they need to succeed. How do we help families stabilize? This past year, we piloted a new coaching model with the support of three […]

I was delighted to talk yesterday with Chris Lovett of Boston Neighborhood Network TV’s community affairs show about the changes USES is undergoing this year to deepen our impact in and around the South End. Here we are in 2017, and families are still struggling. There’s still poverty in Boston’s South End. As we’re celebrating […]

At USES, we believe that the arts are a powerful tool for learning across all disciplines. That’s why we developed the Arts in Early Learning curriculum, which uses sensory rich, STEM based (science, technology, engineering, and math) arts experiences to teach abstract concepts in a tangible and accessible way. Art and STEM are a natural […]