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This september, two new high school programs were added to east side house’s portfolio with the new york city Department of education: Mott Haven Community High School and the Bronx Design and Construction Academy. both schools are designed to help students develop the skills they need to earn a high school diploma while preparing them for college and career options.

A transfer school for overage and under-credited youth at serious risk of dropping out of high school altogether, Mott Haven Community High School will serve 150 students this year with the plan to grow to 200 students in the next 2 years. 75 paid internships are available to students in the program, as well as a transitional bilingual education program for those who are english language learners.

The bronx Design and construction Academy is a career and Technical education school that prepares high school students for careers in the building trades in addition to offering a college prep curriculum. courses include heating ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and pre-engineering/architectural drafting. As a partner, east side house provides attendance outreach, counseling services, and credit accumulation support to the student body. The program, housed in the same building as east side house’s bronx haven high school and the smith campus young Adult borough center, will serve 278 students this year. in addition to a high school diploma, graduates of the program will receive a trade certification.

east side house Announces Two new

high school Programs in Partnership with

nyc’s Department of education

Fall 2012letter from the

executive Director—page 2

save the Date:2013 Winter Antiques show

and theGala Preview of the 2013new york international

Auto show—page 3

east side house children“Dream big”—page 4

Graduate Feature:orlando Diaz—page 5

Partnership with start small, Think big—page 6

Fact: East Side House

now has seven high school

programs in partnership

with New York City’s

Department of Education.

1,200 students were served

in our high school programs

in 2011–2012 and we will

serve 1,350 in 2012–13.

Dear Friends:

In the past year, we have expanded our reach significantly. In addition to the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx, East Side House now serves surrounding communities in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan.

This means that more people are receiving our services and improving their lives than ever before. In our high school programs alone, we will serve 1,200 students in 2012 with the goal of reaching 1,350 in 2013. We are proud to be sought out as a trusted resource and we have worked hard to respond effectively to complex, changing need.

Collaborative partnership has been key. In this issue, you will learn about two new high school programs in our partnership with the New York City Department of Education — Mott Haven Community High School and the Bronx Design and Construction Academy — both designed to help students build the skills necessary to earn a high school diploma and become college and career-ready. You will learn about our partnership with Start Small, Think Big, Inc., serving to bring civil legal services, financial counseling, and other asset-building programming to our clients and other Bronx residents. You will read about how the children in our summer camp were inspired to “Dream Big” through a partnership with the Bronx Children’s Museum. And you will hear from Orlando Diaz, alumnus of our Mott Haven Village Prep and recent college graduate, now working in partnership with us to help our current high school students plan for college and beyond.

Of course, the depth and breadth of our work would not be possible without our Board members, donors, and the partnerships of our annual fundraising events, the Winter Antiques Show and the Gala Preview to the New York International Auto Show. I hope you enjoy the previews of those events in these pages and that you will “save the dates.”

It is a privilege to be in the position to innovate and respond to the needs of the people we serve in a meaningful way, strengthening the fabric of communities. As you read on, please know that your participation makes this possible, and that together we are making a measurable difference.

Sincerely,

John A. SanchezExECuTIVE DIrECTOr

MESSAGE frOM THE ExECuTIVE DIrECTOr

board of Managers

chairmanJoan P. young*

President Peter D. standish

vice Presidents Karen Kemp Glover stephen J. Ketchum

Treasurer William s. elder

secretary Mrs. leslie Keno

lucinda c. ballard courtney e. booth stephanie b. clark David l. Duffy* Fay Gambee Marjorie Johnson hewett sven e. hsia christine Janis George G. King richard e. Kolman Arie l. Kopelman Michael r. lynch Jack McAlinden* Dolores o’brien Miller hon. eugene oliver, Jr. emily israel Pluhar robert Pondiscio catalina quiñones Thomas h. remien Andrew P. siff elizabeth Donnem sigety Mrs. charles F. smithers ruth h. smithers Philip l. yang, Jr.

honorary Members robert F.r. ballard* Mario buatta Mrs. roland W. Donnem

executive Director John A. sanchez

Associate executive Director Josué rodriguez*Past President

East Side House is a community resource in the south bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. our focus is on critical developmental periods—early childhood and adolescence—and critical junctures —points at which people are determined to become economically independent. We enrich, supplement, and enhance the public school system and place college within reach of mo-tivated students. We provide services to families in order that other family members may pursue their educati onal goals. We provide technology and career readiness training to enable students to improve their economic status and lead more fulfilling lives.

The WinTer AnTiques shoW celebrATes iTs 59Th yeAr

as America’s most distinguished antiques show, featuring exceptional objects exhibited by 73 specialists in American, english, european, and Asian fine and decorative arts from antiquity through the 1960s, all vetted for authenticity.

The 2013 honorary chairs are Mr. and Mrs. Claudio Del Vecchio and Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill. All net proceeds from the show benefit east side house settlement and contribute substantially to its work in the south bronx.

The loan exhibition will celebrate The Preservation Society of Newport County. The exhibition showcases fine and decorative art from The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer, Kingscote, Isaac Bell House, Hunter House, and Chepstow. For the seventeenth year, the loan exhibition is sponsored by Chubb Personal Insurance.

The Winter Antiques show will run from January 25 – February 3, 2013 at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th street and Park Avenue in new york city. General

on MArch 28, 2013, The eAsT siDe house seTTleMenT

Gala Preview of the new york international Auto show will return for its 14th year, in partnership with the Greater new york Automobile Dealers Association. This glamorous evening includes a private preview of the entire auto show, live and silent auctions, cocktails, and a dinner for sponsors and benefactors. The event is chaired by chris lasusa, Phil yang, Joan young and elia Zois. All proceeds will benefit the programs of east side house settlement. new york international public show dates are March 29 - April 7, 2013. For more information please visit www.galapreview.org, www.autoshowny.com or www.gnyada.com.

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admission to the show is $20, which includes a copy of the show’s award-winning catalogue. To purchase tickets for the opening night Party on Thursday, January 24th, or for young collectors night on Thursday, January 31st, please call Ms. eula Johnson at (718) 292-7392 or visit the Winter Antiques show website at www.WinterAntiquesshow.com.

Winter Antiques Show

From The Preservation Society of Newport County:

charles Frederick Worth, evening gown, Paris, ca. 1890.

Giovanni boldini, Elizabeth Drexel lehr, Paris, 1905, oil on canvas.

D A n c e T o y o u r o W n M u s i c ! WA s T h e M e s s A G e

to east side house children this summer as they studied the music of bobby sanabria and the roots of Afro-latin Jazz in the bronx children’s Museum’s “Dream big” initiative.

East Side House Children “Dream Big”

neighborhoods of the south bronx, visited east side house’s summer camp with teaching artists to provide educational workshops for the children.

The program culminated in a special all-day event at cardinal hayes high school in August that celebrated what the children had learned, the life of Mr. sanabria, and the accomplishments of other role models and celebrities from the bronx including supreme court Justice sonia sotomayor and sonia Manzano (“Maria” from Sesame Street), both ofwhom were in attendance to interact with participating child- ren and their families.

Parents, staff, public officials and invited guests enjoyed a live performance by Mr. sanabria and his orchestra and the dancing of east side house children under the direction of the dance group ¡Retumba!. A wonderful day was had by all.

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u.s. supreme court Justice sonia sotomayor shares in inspiration with children who participated in the bronx children’s Museum’s Dream big summer program. Featured are east side house staff member, risa Whipple, with east side house children.

bobby sanabria performs with his Multiverse big band, as children

danced at the bronx children’s Museum’s Dream big Day celebration.

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The museum’s initiative is designed to inspire children in the bronx to “dream big”, be proud of their identity and roots, work hard, and follow their passions. As part of the program this year, the multi-Grammy nominated Mr. sanabria, born and raised in the Melrose and Mott haven

Fact: Our after-school

and evening programs

serve approximately 625

young people each day

from five different locations.

Our Early Childhood

programs serve more

than 200 children daily.

G r A D u AT e F e AT u r e :

orlando Diaz

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in 2004, i sTArTeD AT MoTT hAven villAGe PrePArATory

high school as a shy individual who sat at the back of the room. in 2008, i stood at the front of the room, on the podium, speaking to the graduating class of 2008 and congratulating them on their great accomplishments. While at MhvP i challenged myself physically, mentally and emotionally, and as the valedictorian, i had achieved a milestone in my educational career. nonetheless, i knew that the journey continued.

There were a few obstacles that prevented me from enrolling at Marist college. unfortunately, my financial situation prevented me from going away and living in a dorm. instead, the east side house settlement staff helped me decide on an alternative plan since i could not go away for school. i stayed in the city and attended John Jay college of criminal Justice. As a result of

graduating as valedictorian i received various awards through east side house.

The awards i received helped me pay for my tuition, books and travel. not only did i earn awards but the east side house staff enthusiastically helped me with the whole college process. They are optimistic individuals that want to see their students succeed no matter what life

brings upon each and every one of us. i was fortunate to have such great support from the faculty, staff, my peers and most importantly my parents. They pushed me to go beyond my limits and never give up. east side house was like an annex to my family. i developed great relationships with them that allowed me to mature and be where i am today.

Fact: Over 150 students completed high school in East Side House college prep programs this year. 115 of them are enrolling in college.

Fact: East Side House’s college retention programs serve 65 students daily.

i just graduated from John Jay college and was recently admitted back for graduate studies. i will be pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration. i currently work for columbia university Medical center as an administrative assistant. i also work part-time for east side house as a college coach for the graduating seniors of MhvP. in this role i implement the knowledge i gained and utilize it to assist the seniors to the best of my ability. i feel grateful for the amount of work and time that was put into molding who i am today. Therefore, i will dedicate my time and effort to mold those students to be the best at everything that they do. My work experience has given me great insight that will be applicable in my future career. i plan to pursue law enforcement at a federal level. This would have not been possible without east side house.

Fact: In the past year, East Side House’s Social Services department provided workshops to over 270 participants

in our Supporting Transitions from Early-education to Public School (STEPS) program with the United Way of New

York City. In addition, the department served 93 children, 128 students, and 109 families by providing individual

counseling, case management, referral services, advocacy, and emergency services.

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Partnership BringsFinancial Education to the Bronx

in 2010, east side house partnered

with start small, Think big, inc.

to bring financial counseling and

other asset-building programming

to clients and residents of the

bronx. Although a separate non-

profit organization, start small

has been co-located at east side house and has a

complementary mission: to empower low- to moderate-

income individuals in the bronx to create and capture

income- and asset-generating opportunities that ensure

their long-term economic security. start small works

toward this mission via a combination of services that

include personal and business financial counseling

and education and legal services in the areas of small

business and consumer debt.

in its short 2-year history, the partnership has had

a significant impact. start small has served over 700

bronx residents, a large percentage of whom are east

side house program participants, and brought close to

$1 million worth of financial and legal services to the

bronx through strategic partnerships with over 30 law

firms, banks, credit unions, for-profit and not-for-profit

organizations, academic and governmental institutions.

Fact: East Side House’s Youth and Adult Education Services programhas placed over 325 students in jobs.

Fact: East Side House helps approximately 8,000 individuals in the South Bronx and surrounding communities improve their lives each year.