Wald
died on September 1, 1940 at the age of seventy-three.
Thousands mourned her at private and public meetings.
Rabbi Stephen Wise of the Free Synagogue led a service
at Henry Street's Neighborhood Playhouse; Dr. John L.
Elliott led a private service at her Westport home.
A few months later, 2,500 people filled Carnegie Hall to
hear messages from the president, governor, mayor, and
others testifying to Wald's ability to bring people
together and effect change. Henry Street and the
Visiting Nurse Service of New York still continue the
work initiated by Wald more than one hundred years ago.
At its centennial in 1993, the Settlement highlighted
its services: addressing the needs of its contemporary
neighbors, including advocacy for the homeless, building
AIDS awareness, combating illiteracy, fighting domestic
violence, and programs for youths and seniors.
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