Speaker. In 1890 Everett P. Wheeler observed the plight of the impoverished Immigrants living in the Upper East Side of New York City. and he reminded his fellow members of the Church Club of the Episcopal Church of New York that the churchs mission was to help the poor and the disadvantaged. He proposed to them that the church establish and underwrite what became the first early settlement houses where social workers. privileged by opportunity and education. "settled" among those they wished to help. believing that by living and working together with the rosidents. they could build a better community. East Side House was incorporated In 1891. anl the early board of managers Included figures such as J.P.
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