Hull Settlement House

Definition

The Hull House was a settlement house in Chicago, co-founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr in 1889. It provided social and educational opportunities for working class people (many of them immigrants) in the surrounding neighborhood.

Analogy

Think of Hull Settlement House as a community center offering free classes and resources - like a library that also offers tutoring, job training, English lessons, and even art classes.

Related terms

Ellen Gates Starr: An American educator, reformer, and activist who co-founded the Hull House with Jane Addams.

Immigration: The process of moving to a foreign country with intentions to live there permanently. In this context, it refers to the influx of immigrants into urban areas during the late 19th century.

Social Services: Services provided by government or non-profit organizations to help improve the lives of those in need. This includes education programs, health care services, and housing assistance.