improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Since our beginnings more than a century ago, Hartley House has responded to the needs of New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton community with programs and services for children, teens, seniors and families in an atmosphere of care and concern.
	Our constant goal has been to help individuals and families of Hell’s Kitchen gain the skills they need to improve their lives and participate fully in our society. The community’s needs today are similar to those of the residents who lived here a hundred years ago: quality child care, language classes, educational programs, recreation, culture and the arts.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Whether they’re homebound or more physically active, seniors are a big part of Hartley House. Our Friendly Visitors program sends volunteers to pay regular visits to seniors at home and help them with their groceries, errands, doctor visits, and even short walks around the neighborhood. Everyone at Hartley House is dedicated to keeping our senior population healthy and productive.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House provides valuable social services, resources, referrals and counseling for participants in all our programs, as well as walk-ins in need of crisis intervention. Services are provided at low or no cost, depending on the person’s ability to pay. No one is ever turned away from Hartley House.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House offers after-school tutoring programs for young students in need of remedial lessons in English composition and reading. These courses supplement regular school studies, and provide a much-needed opportunity to "get up to speed" and improve important skills.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House becomes an important part of many lives. You’ll find familiar, friendly faces that welcome you, both from our caring staff to our regular visitors.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House provides plenty of opportunities for volunteers— enabling talented, multi-lingual individuals to share their skills to better the lives of others. From teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to computer training, there’s a perfect fit for every volunteer.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House is a safe, secure haven for neighborhood youth. Our outdoor courtyard is the perfect place to meet up with friends (or make new ones) and unwind when the pressures of daily living get too intense.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Many people, when first introduced to Hartley House, are surprised to discover that it really is a house. We have warm, comfortable, cozy rooms for curling up with a good book, and we have an extensive library that welcomes readers of all ages. It's a great place to make some new friends, too—which makes everyone smile!

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Sports Nights provide important physical and social activities for the youth from the area. Pick-up games of basketball on our indoor court are one of our most popular activities. Sports Nights are held Monday through Friday evenings, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	We at Hartley House pride ourselves on the diverse population we serve. White, black, young, old, impoverished, middle-class, immigrant or citizen—everyone is welcome to participate in our wide range of academic and recreational activities.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House provides a true sense of community—a place where senior citizens can come to meet other people, share interests, and develop stimulating hobbies such as painting, ceramics, crafts and theatre arts.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Many of the people who come to Hartley House are newly-arrived immigrants who dream of raising their families in America. They speak little or no English, and have few if any job prospects. Hartley House offers them a warm welcome, friendly faces, and the important skill-building courses they need to learn English, prepare a resume, find gainful employment, and serve as responsible citizens.

	improving the quality of life for the residents of hell’s kitchen for over 100 years.
	Hartley House provides an alternative educational program for children and adults to earn their their high school diplomas. We offer General Equivalency Diploma Preparation courses that will enable them to pass their high school equivalency examination and obtain their GED.