OUR IMPACT 2025
Strength in Community
Since our founding in 1894 as a free kindergarten for neighborhood families, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has continued to build a stronger, more connected East Side community where New Yorkers of all ages can grow and thrive.
Today, 132 years later, our work has never been more vital as we remain steadfast in our mission to educate children, feed and advocate for our neighbors, fight against injustice, and strengthen and support thousands who depend on us each day.
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 basic and 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 2025 data.
16,004
NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY OUR ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS
We serve neighbors ages 3 to 110+
HEALTHY AGING
13,646
INDIVIDUALS AGE 60+ BENEFITED FROM OUR HOLISTIC SERVICES
5,447
Older Adult Center members
participated in 9,980 hours of programming from 429 unique class offerings.
3,582
clients enjoyed cultural events and enriching excursions with our group trips.
339
caregivers received services and support, including $67,908 in respite services, to help them in caring for family and loved ones.
24,901
sessions of direct assistance provided to individuals navigating housing, health care and other essential benefits.
27
older adults with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia participated in 585 hours of arts-based programming with our CARE program.
Thank you for the priority you give to supporting New York City's older adults to remain fit and independent.
“
Helena, Older Adult Center Member
EDUCATION
224
preschool children achieved the educational, developmental and social goals to enter kindergarten.
521
older adults increased their computer literacy and comfort with technology through 581 classes and 537 hours of one-on-one tech support.
891
family members uplifted by our Early Childhood Center teachers and social workers.
2,097
older adults engaged in lifelong learning through 3,854 educational classes and programs.
200
adult learners speaking 22 different languages improved their English language skills through our ESOL classes.
As a family, we felt heard and seen and we had the opportunity to learn about parenting, teaching, health, as well as nutrition.
“
Monica, Early Childhood Center Parent
FOOD SECURITY
258,446
FRESH, FARM-TO-TABLE MEALS PREPARED BY OUR CHEFS FOR CLIENTS OF ALL AGES
35.6 million
meals served by 722 institutional cooks and program staff trained by The Teaching Kitchen® at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.
296
nonprofits and schools
trained by our chefs to date.
$3,876,690
value of farm-to-table meals that strengthened nutrition and eased household budgets.
21,379
pounds of fresh, local produce distributed to 2,839 neighbors with our partner GrowNYC.
What you all have done with so vastly upgrading the quality of food provided—not only those you serve but steering other institutions in that direction—well, it's just so fabulous and right.
“
Sarah, Neighborhood House Supporter
HEALTH & WELLNESS
1,861
NEIGHBORS OF ALL AGES IMPROVED THEIR HEALTH THROUGH OUR FITNESS & AQUATICS PROGRAMS
43%
of Neighborhood House clients engaged with our clinical team members to receive mental health support.
2,056
older adults enhanced their well-being through our holistic Health & Wellness programming.
"I feel much more comfortable in the water. The whole environment is so friendly, and members encourage each other all the time.
“
Irene, Older Adult Center Member
HOUSING STABILITY
581
LIVES TRANSFORMED THROUGH OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS
204
women received shelter, support and medical care to help them recover from the trauma of homelessness and rebuild their lives.
56
formerly unhoused adults lived independently at Casa Mutua, our supportive housing residence in East Harlem.
39
women moved from our shelter to permanent supportive housing, with 97% successfully maintaining their housing.
I just wanted to say thank you for caring for me when I didn’t sometimes know how to care for myself.
“
Ms. S, Former Women's Shelter Client
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
2,286
CHILDREN AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN ROBUST ARTS PROGRAMMING
2,032
members of our Older Adult Centers enriched their lives through Visual & Performing Arts classes.
3,730
sessions of visual art, creative movement, music, drama and performance guided by our teaching artists across our myriad programs.
It's given me an amazing opportunity to explore parts of myself that I hadn't really ever explored before, and in such a way—in a very safe environment—because all the people working here are so kind, loving and encouraging that it makes it really easy.
“
Julie, Older Adult Center Member
OUR VOLUNTEERS
21,234
hours from 631 dedicated volunteers enriched our programs and our community.
$817,090
value of volunteer hours provided to clients of all ages.
Volunteering has been one of the greatest joys of my life. It’s not about you helping someone—it’s all about sharing. You are making this incredible difference in their life, and they are making this incredible difference in yours.
“
Michelle, Volunteer
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT!
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OUR IMPACT is measured and evaluated by our Data, Evaluation and Performance Management team. We work internally 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 and devise solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of our clients and community.
We are proud to have earned the 2025 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.