Name: Owen LamotheHometown: Hamden, CT College and Major: Middlebury College, Arabic and International Politics and Economics Tutoring Site: Bristol StreetClubs: Chess and MathFavorite Childhood Book: Goosebumps Series by R.L. Stine When I first walked into the Bristol Street site on January 31st, 2019, to interview as part of the process to be a tutor, I would never …
Posted: July 28, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Intern Spotlight: Owen Lamothe
Name: Owen LamotheHometown: Hamden, CT College and Major: Middlebury College, Arabic and International Politics and Economics Tutoring Site: Bristol StreetClubs: Chess and MathFavorite Childhood Book: Goosebumps Series by R.L. Stine When I first walked into the Bristol Street site on January 31st, 2019, to interview as part of the process to be a tutor, I would never …
Posted: July 25, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Gary Winfield Visit NHR!
We were so happy to welcome Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Gary Winfield to New Haven Reads today! They talked with students in our tutoring program and in our Arts and Crafts Club. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss how NHR is addressing the impact of the pandemic on student learning and well-being. Read more …
Posted: July 22, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Intern Spotlight: Delianne Ayala Ramos
Name: Delianne Ayala RamosHometown: Fajardo, Puerto RicoCollege and Major: University of New Haven Class of 2024; Forensic ScienceTutor Site: Science ParkClubs: Math, Performing ArtsFavorite Childhood Book: The Velveteen Rabbit I had never heard of New Haven Reads until I received my placement for my university’sfellowship program. As soon as I was able, I did a …
Posted: July 1, 2022 by Amanda Brown
A Huge Thank You to Ruth!
Ruth Beardsley has been involved with NHR since joining us as tutor in 2009. Over her 13 years as a tutor, Ruth has helped over 20 students increase their literacy skills with hundreds of hours of tutoring. Ruth joined the Board in 2016 and became President in 2019 for a three year term which …
Posted: May 18, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Calling all teachers!
Summer Teacher Open House! This Saturday, May 21st.
Posted: May 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Volunteer Spotlight: Isabella V.
Isabella has been a volunteer at Bristol Street for eight months. She began her journey at New Haven Reads as an intern for her Psychology program at the University of New Haven. “I chose New Haven Reads because I love working with kids and I knew it would be a rewarding experience. I couldn’t have …
Posted: May 6, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Wow! A record-breaking Great Give 2022!
Thank you! We are so grateful for your support for New Haven Reads in the Great Give 2022! We had a record-breaking Great Give and raised $20,590 in donations before any matches and prizes! Your gift will support our Pre-K and Kindergarten summer literacy programs that will help prevent summer slide! Thank you so much …
Posted: April 1, 2022 by Amanda Brown
April is Volunteer Appreciation month!
April is Volunteer Appreciation month! Our volunteers are the heart and soul of New Haven Reads. We are sharing some of our volunteer spotlights to help celebrate! Check out a few of our past spotlights and stay tuned for our Spring picks! Click here to view our Volunteer Spotlight Page
Posted: March 18, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Calling all teachers!
Sign up for NHR virtual field trips!
Posted: March 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads Recognize Volunteers with Fleece Jackets
Written by: Isaiah Cunningham, NHR Tutor and intern. New Haven Reads is showing their gratitude and appreciation to the volunteers who have continuously supported New Haven Reads and our goal of developing a community of confident readers and expanding book access. “We at New Haven Reads are so thankful to have such dedicated and involved …