NEW YORK – June 15, 2021 – Marino, a full-service communications firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, today announced it has added New Settlement to its growing roster of nonprofit accounts.

The firm has been selected to refresh the New Settlement brand to enhance the communication of their services within the Bronx community. In addition to leading efforts to revamp New Settlement’s messaging and mission, Marino has also been charged with strengthening the organization’s digital presence through a tailored social media strategy, highlighting New Settlement as a powerful force for change.

“For more than 30 years, New Settlement has been committed to fighting for justice, equity and opportunity by advocating with community members in the Bronx to address systemic change,” said Robert Barletta, executive vice president at Marino and head of the agency’s nonprofit division. “Marino is proud to be working with this incredible organization and their dedicated team to elevate New Settlement’s visibility and highlight its tremendous impact in strengthening communities.”

New Settlement stands with community members in the Bronx to break barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and support community-driven growth within neighborhoods, while taking action to address systemic issues. The organization believes in an equitable society where everyone has access to quality housing, healthcare, and education, and the agency to use their voice to create further change. 

Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing in the Southwest Bronx, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization that provides community-based services to support all members of the community, including education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more.