OUR IMPACT 2024
Rooted in Community
Since our founding in 1894 as a free kindergarten for immigrant families, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has been an anchor in our East Side community, helping New Yorkers of all ages to grow and thrive.
Today, 131 years later, the root of our work has not changed as we still educate children, feed and advocate for our neighbors, fight against injustice and provide critical, comprehensive services to thousands who depend on us.
The neighbors we serve, each with their own strengths and aspirations, are older adults, young children, families, unhoused and formerly unhoused adults, recent immigrants, adult learners and others seeking support. As an integrated settlement house equipped with a diverse and dedicated staff—social workers, teachers, mental health professionals, chefs, artists, care managers, lifeguards and more—our comprehensive continuum of care addresses the holistic needs of our community.
We wish to thank you—our clients, supporters, volunteers, partners and friends—for being a pivotal part of our mission. We could not do this essential work without you.
Thank you for your partnership and support!
Continue scrolling to learn more about our work and impact over the last year.
Most numbers reflect Fiscal Year 2024 data.
17,385
New Yorkers impacted by our essential programs
We serve neighbors ages 3 to 110+
HEALTHY AGING
14,599
individuals age 60+ benefited from our holistic services
4,453
Older Adult Center members
participated in 9,489 hours of programming from 346 unique class offerings.
2,777
clients enjoyed cultural events and enriching excursions with our group trips.
769
caregivers received services and support, including $84,671 in respite services, to help them in caring for family and loved ones.
2,028
homebound older adults received 24,546 hours of care management to empower them to age in place.
48
older adults with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia participated in 775 hours of arts-based programming with our CARE program.
EDUCATION
213
preschool children achieved the educational, social and developmental goals necessary to enter kindergarten on a par with, or ahead of, their more privileged peers.
612
older adults increased their computer literacy and comfort with technology through 656 classes and 700 hours of one-on-one tech support.
623
family members uplifted by our Early Childhood Center teachers and social workers.
1,657
older adults engaged in lifelong learning through 2,342 educational classes and programs.
175
adult learners speaking 18 different languages improved their English language skills through our ESOL classes.
FOOD SECURITY
232,418
fresh, farm-to-table meals prepared by our talented chefs for clients of all ages
31 million meals served by 716 institutional cooks and program staff trained by The Teaching Kitchen® at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.
288 nonprofits and schools trained by our chefs to date.
27,951
pounds of fresh, local produce distributed to 1,049 neighbors with our partner GrowNYC.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
2,269
neighbors of all ages improved their health through our Fitness & Aquatics programs
2,032
older adults engaged in Health & Wellness programming.
85
adults benefited from Art Therapy.
HOUSING STABILITY
278
lives transformed through our housing programs
202
unhoused women received shelter, support and medical care to help them to recover from the trauma of homelessness and rebuild their lives.
53
individuals live independently in our Casa Mutua supportive housing residence.
25
women moved from our shelter to permanent supportive housing, with 100% successfully maintaining their housing.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
2,333
children and adults participated in robust arts programming
1,853
members of our Older Adult Centers enriched their lives through Visual & Performing Arts classes.
THOUSANDS
of pieces of artwork created by clients across our programs and enjoyed by our Neighborhood House community.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
22,849
hours from 640 dedicated volunteers enriched our programs and our community.
$852,026
dollar value of volunteer hours provided to clients of all ages.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT!
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OUR IMPACT is measured and evaluated by our four-person Data, Evaluation and Performance Management team as we work to improve our outcomes for thousands and make our work even more effective. We work on our own and in collaboration with academic experts to measure not just the numbers but our true results—one client at a time, one program at a time. Using data analytics, qualitative evaluations and logic models, we examine our progress, recalibrate our efforts and give our teams the information they need to manage and execute more effectively so we can devise solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of our clients.
We are proud to have earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. This Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition and demonstrates Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s commitment to measuring progress and results. Click here to view our Candid/GuideStar profile.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about our essential programs, please contact Derek Samuelson, Director of Advancement.
Founded in 1894 as a free kindergarten by alumnae of what is now Hunter College, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is one of the oldest settlement houses in the nation and is widely recognized as one of New York's premier nonprofit organizations. Our dedicated and diverse teams provide an extensive array of effective and integrated human services—social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness—which significantly improve the lives of thousands in need each year on the East Side of Manhattan.
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.