OUR IMPACT 2023:
Growing Stronger Together
Since our founding in 1894 as a free kindergarten for immigrant families, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has been helping our East Side neighbors to grow and thrive in our community.
Today, 130 years later, our work remains essential as we continue to feed, shelter, educate and advocate for thousands of New Yorkers each year who depend on our life-changing programs.
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 clients. The neighbors we serve, each with their own strengths and aspirations, include older adults, children, families, homeless and formerly homeless adults, recent immigrants, adult learners and more.
We wish to thank you, our Neighborhood House community, for being critical partners in our impactful and enriching programs. Your dedication and support are paramount and help us to impact so many lives.
We are so grateful for your partnership and support!
Please scroll down to learn more about just some of our work and impact over the last year.
Most numbers reflect Fiscal Year 2023 data.
3,298
Older Adult Center members’
lives enriched by 8,026 hours of programming and 311 unique class offerings.
2,652
frail and homebound older adults received 22,994 hours of care management with our team to empower them to age in place.
902
caregivers received services and support, including $103,753 in respite services, to help them in caring for family and loved ones.
377
older adult neighbors received vital transportation or medical escort services through our Community Companion program.
35
older adults with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia participated in 943 hours of arts-based programming with our CARE group.
EDUCATION
130
preschool children achieved the educational, social and developmental goals necessary to enter kindergarten on par with, or ahead of, their more privileged peers.
588
older adults increased their computer literacy and comfort with technology through 766 class sessions or 880 hours of one-on-one tech support.
1,050
family members from 42 different zip codes uplifted through our award-winning Early Childhood Center.
136
immigrant adults speaking 22 different languages improved their English language skills through our ESOL classes.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
neighbors, young and old, improved their health through our Fitness & Aquatics programs
1,142
members of our two Older Adult Centers engaged in Health & Wellness programming.
176
adults benefited from Art Therapy.
FOOD SECURITY
fresh, farm-to-table meals prepared by our talented chefs for clients of all ages
111 staff from 61 nonprofits and schools received training and technical assistance from The Teaching Kitchen® at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.
17 million meals served annually by 200+ programs trained by our chefs.
4,442
boxes of food containing 42,285 pounds of fresh, local produce distributed to neighbors through our Fresh Food Box program.
FINANCIAL SECURITY
$212,000
disbursed in Emergency Assistance Grants to 62 individuals and families in crisis.
927
older adults assisted with 2,169 benefits
issues by our Benefits Advocates.
110
homeless women received shelter, support services and medical care to help them recover from the trauma of homelessness and rebuild their lives.
53
individuals lived independently at home in our Casa Mutua permanent supportive housing residence.
1,060
members of our Older Adult Centers enriched their lives through Visual & Performing Arts classes.
THOUSANDS
of pieces of artwork created by clients across our myriad programs enjoyed by our Neighborhood House community.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
16,641
hours from 419 volunteers working with our Older Adult Centers, Early Childhood Center, Women’s Shelter, Adult Education Department and more.
67
older adults’ lives transformed through 1,052 hours of Friendly Visiting connection with 45 volunteers.
We do this work in partnership with you. Thank you for your support!
Join our efforts with a fully tax-deductible donation to support our neighbors in need!
OUR IMPACT is measured and quantified by our four-person Data, Evaluation and Performance Management team and the essential work they do to track and improve our 130-year-old organization. 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 that work in the real world and meet the existing and emerging needs of our clients.
We are proud to have earned the 2023 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.
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.