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Settlement movement - Wikipedia Its main object was the establishment of settlement houses in poor urban areas, in which volunteer middle-class "settlement workers" would live, hoping to share knowledge and culture with, and alleviate the poverty of, their low-income neighbors
Settlement House Movement, Summary, Facts, APUSH Settlement Houses, like Hull House, were established in poor urban areas to provide services such as education, healthcare, and employment assistance The movement intended to bridge the gap between rich and poor, improve living conditions, and promote social reform and community development
The Influence of the Settlement House Movement on American Society Through the establishment of settlement houses, activists sought to bridge the gap between affluent neighborhoods and impoverished communities, laying the groundwork for social reform and cultural exchange in an increasingly diverse nation
The Settlement-House Movement - Encyclopedia. com Settlement houses helped newcomers adapt to American life and customs by providing job placement and training, citizenship classes, legal aid, health services, child care, public kitchens, cultural programs, and classes on subjects such as nutrition and parenting
Settlement Houses in the Progressive Era | DPLA Settlement houses were organizations that provided support services to the urban poor and European immigrants, often including education, healthcare, childcare, and employment resources Many settlement houses established during this period are still thriving today
Settlement houses | Research Starters - EBSCO Settlement houses are community centers established in economically depressed urban areas, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries They primarily aimed to assist immigrants and the urban poor by providing essential services such as education, health care, and social support
About Settlement Houses The uniqueness of the settlement is evidenced by the fact that it: Helps people become articulate Helps people develop an interest in their neighborhood Helps people work together around common problems and concerns The ethical principles that guide the settlement’s work are: To teach by example To practice cooperation