In 1893, Lillian Wald founded the Henry Street Settlement to help build better lives for the inhabitants of Manhattan's Lower East Side. Today, a community mental health clinic, a battered women's shelter, transitional residences for homeless families and

Donations To Henry Street Settlement

We receive many requests from users who would like to donate to the women's shelters listed. Please call the shelter directly at (212) 766-9200 and ask how to donate your items. If you would like to volunteer, please call the same number and ask for their current volunteer oppoturnities.