New Haven Reads has distributed thousands of gently-used books to children at the New Haven meal pick-up locations since early May. It has been exciting to see the joy on children’s faces as they receive their books. We are inspired to do even more to support children in our community. We are running a campaign …
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It took 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed before finally enforcing and freeing all of enslaved Black people. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. On Sunday, June 21st, join NHR at the …
See our photo montage to see how New Haven Reads has pivoted to meet the needs of our students and our community during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to see our latest video!
Month: June 2020
Just Books-NHR Equity and Inclusion Book Project
Posted: June 18, 2020 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads has distributed thousands of gently-used books to children at the New Haven meal pick-up locations since early May. It has been exciting to see the joy on children’s faces as they receive their books. We are inspired to do even more to support children in our community. We are running a campaign …
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Juneteenth
Posted: June 18, 2020 by Amanda Brown
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It took 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed before finally enforcing and freeing all of enslaved Black people. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. On Sunday, June 21st, join NHR at the …
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NHR Continues to “Share Joy”
Posted: June 12, 2020 by Amanda Brown
See our photo montage to see how New Haven Reads has pivoted to meet the needs of our students and our community during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to see our latest video!
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New Haven Reads Mission
Posted: June 2, 2020 by Amanda Brown
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