Some people have a passion that they find early in life and maintain forever. For Denise Terry, tutoring is that passion. While attending Albertus Magnus College, Denise tutored students at a Catholic elementary school. During two of her college summers, she worked as a tutor in a residential program for children with dyslexia. After teaching …
Years ago, Kevin McCarthy was contacted by a family who needed his help. Their kid had not yet learned to read, and he was struggling. Kevin immediately agreed to work with the student. He remembers the experience fondly. Smiling, he shared, “by the end of the summer, he was actually able to read — it …
The Choate Fund for Justice provides funds for organizations that support racial justice and fight systemic bias and inequality. A committee comprised of representatives of Choate’s Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and student body chose New Haven Reads because of our “critically important and remarkable work”. New Haven Reads remains committed to serving our incredible students and …
Month: October 2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Denise T.
Posted: October 27, 2020 by Amanda Brown
Some people have a passion that they find early in life and maintain forever. For Denise Terry, tutoring is that passion. While attending Albertus Magnus College, Denise tutored students at a Catholic elementary school. During two of her college summers, she worked as a tutor in a residential program for children with dyslexia. After teaching …
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin M.
Posted: October 27, 2020 by Amanda Brown
Years ago, Kevin McCarthy was contacted by a family who needed his help. Their kid had not yet learned to read, and he was struggling. Kevin immediately agreed to work with the student. He remembers the experience fondly. Smiling, he shared, “by the end of the summer, he was actually able to read — it …
Category: Volunteer Spotlight
An incredible gift from the Choate Fund for Justice!
Posted: October 14, 2020 by Amanda Brown
The Choate Fund for Justice provides funds for organizations that support racial justice and fight systemic bias and inequality. A committee comprised of representatives of Choate’s Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and student body chose New Haven Reads because of our “critically important and remarkable work”. New Haven Reads remains committed to serving our incredible students and …
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