settlement house
[/ˈsɛtəlmənt haʊs/]
nounpl: settlement houses
casa de assistência social
1. A community center or social welfare institution established in an impoverished urban neighborhood to provide education, recreation, social services, and cultural programs to residents, particularly immigrants and working-class families
Hull House in Chicago was one of the most famous settlement houses in America, founded by Jane Addams in 1889.
A Hull House em Chicago foi uma das casas de assistência social mais famosas da América, fundada por Jane Addams em 1889.
2. A residential center where social workers and volunteers live while working to improve conditions and provide services in disadvantaged communities
The settlement house offered free classes, healthcare, and childcare services to the neighborhood.
A casa de assistência social oferecia aulas gratuitas, cuidados de saúde e serviços de cuidados infantis para a comunidade.
Settlement houses were a distinctly American social movement, primarily active from the 1880s through the early 20th century, representing Progressive Era reforms aimed at addressing urban poverty and immigrant needs. Famous examples include Hull House in Chicago and Henry Street Settlement in New York. While this concept has no direct equivalent in Brazil, the term is historically significant in understanding American social history and urban development. The concept emphasizes community-based social services and civic engagement.
Related Idioms & Phrases
community outreach program
social welfare initiative
neighborhood improvement project
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