July 2024

Celebrating Our Students' Success

At New Settlement, we are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our students! They already possess the qualities needed to reach great heights, and our comprehensive programs and supports serve as the catalyst that helps them excel even further.

Our programs—including the Parent Action Committee for education equity, Community Health Initiatives, and more—add that extra layer of support, helping these already remarkable young people to thrive and succeed. These are just a few examples of how our youth programs are making a significant impact in The Bronx.

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Nina Simone Stovel has over a decade of experience as a nonprofit leader. She recently led impactful initiatives at United Way of NYC and founded X.C.E.L, a youth workforce development organization. A native New Yorker and proud HBCU alum from North Carolina A&T, Nina also holds a Master’s from NYU. As a dedicated mom of three, she’s passionate about creating a more just and equitable society and is excited to bring her expertise to New Settlement.

Congratulations to our Assistant Division Director of Center-Based Operations, Nina Ortiz, on completing her Masters of Business Administration! Her leadership and passion positively impact our community on a daily basis, and we are thankful to have her on our team. We look forward to seeing all the great things she will continue to accomplish!

Marketing Associate Kevin Toxqui receives The Scholastic Achievement Award and Academic Excellence in French at the HOSTOS Community College Honors Convocation Ceremony! Kevin, an alumnus of our College Access Center and Young Adult Opportunity Initiatives, and worked as an intern at the Community Center where he discovered his passion for design. We are immensely proud of Kevin!

We are excited to feature Lucy Lin, a dedicated runner-fundraiser on our NYC Marathon team, who has raised $2,120 to date for New Settlement programs! Not only is she fundraising, but she's training hard too! Recently, she participated in the NYRR Women’s Half Marathon and won fantastic prizes, including a massage gun, Nutribullet blender, and Beats earphones!

The Bronx Daily | Assemblymember Grants YAOI $150,000

Image via Getty/Leon Bennett

Addressing Mental Health Solutions for Bronx Youth (NYN Media)

Explores various strategies and initiatives aimed at improving mental health among young people in the Bronx.

The State of Diversity in the U.S. Nonprofit Sector (Nonprofit Quarterly)

An overview of the current diversity landscape within the nonprofit sector in the United States.

Rapper Fat Joe Advocates for Healthcare Price Transparency (NPR)

In a push for price transparency from hospitals and healthcare providers, Rapper Fat Joe is actively campaigning in Washington D.C. for the public disclosure of service costs.

New Settlement is shifting to a new employment platform this month. Please stay tuned for job openings in next month’s issue.