This great institution has served more than 25.000 people over the years since it was started in Harlem by two sisters in 1934. Mrs. Charles H. Ridder and Mrs. William OKeeffe. as part of the settlement movement in this country. wanted to help the many poor immigrants from Puerto Rico. This important social movement helped to break down the isolation of immigrant "colonies" especially in the years preceding World War I by encouraging newcomers to utilize their skills or to learn new ones as part of a program of Americanization. Casita Maria. under the direction of the dedicated president. Mrs.
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