We can't wait to bring you a taste of what's to come on April 30th! Hear from our restaurant partners at Pickle Guys, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, and Cafe d'Avignon about why they love Grand Street. Don't forget to grab your tickets to Taste of the Lower East Side! Come sample delicious foods from these restaurants and more, all to support Grand Street's mission to serve the communities who need it most. Get your tickets at tasteofles.org. (fb)

Maria DeJesus, former Chief Talent Officer at Grand St. Settlement, will be retiring this June after 30 years of dedication to Grand St. Settlement. Maria is consulting our new Chief Talent Officer Luis Almonte as he follows her footsteps leading Grand Street's human resources and payroll functions. Read more about Maria's inspiring journey at Grand Street, from her start as an Executive Assistant working her way up the organizational ladder to Chief Talent Officer, at www.grandsettlement.org. Thank you for your years of service, Maria! (fb)