Nurturing, educating and inspiring children and families in Chicago for almost 130 years. https://t.co/5Rd9zBoVwA Founded in 1891, Northwestern Settlement nurtures, educates and inspires thousands of neighbors through more than 70 programs. The Northwestern University Settlement disrupts generational poverty by supporting and empowering young people at distinct stages of life to break down barriers on their path to success in adulthood. Northwestern Settlement is located in Chicago's West Town neighborhood but the majority of our services are open to any Chicago resident. Each year we reach residents in over 85% of Chicago's zip codes.