We want to say THANK You to our volunteers! April is National Volunteer month and our NHR team made a video for our volunteers to thank them for all they do! With out them our program wouldn’t be possible, they are the heart and soul of our program! Click here to watch the video!
Posted: January 24, 2022 by New Haven Reads
Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer at NHR
Now is the perfect time to sign up to volunteer at New Haven Reads! Not sure whether or not tutoring is for you? Check out our top 5 reasons to volunteer at New Haven Reads!
Posted: April 29, 2020 by Amanda Brown
Volunteer Appreciation Month
We want to say THANK You to our volunteers! April is National Volunteer month and our NHR team made a video for our volunteers to thank them for all they do! With out them our program wouldn’t be possible, they are the heart and soul of our program! Click here to watch the video!
Posted: August 21, 2019 by New Haven Reads
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Victoria Williams
Name: Victoria Williams Hometown: Bridgeport, CT College: Western Connecticut State University Major: Finance Favorite Children’s Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go, by Dr. Seuss When I applied for an internship at New Haven Reads, I intended to help students in elementary and high school get better with their reading. That’s because growing up, I struggled with …
Posted: August 16, 2019 by Victoria Sanchez
Fall Registration Reminder
Registration is this Wednesday, August 21st, Thursday, August 22nd, and Friday, August 23rd.
Posted: August 16, 2019 by New Haven Reads
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Dareika Palmer
Name: Dareika Palmer Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. College: University Of New Haven Major: Criminal Justice (Juvenile and Family Justice) Tutoring Site: Science Park Clubs: Math I, Arts & Crafts and Drama Favorite Children’s Book: The Magic Tree House series, by Mary Pope Osborne I learned about the New Haven Reads Summer Internship while working at the Bristol Street location …
Posted: August 14, 2019 by New Haven Reads
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Diana Velasco
Name: Diana Velasco Hometown: Naugatuck, CT College: University of Connecticut Major and Minor: Human Rights & Political Science Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein In December of last year, during my winter break, I thought to myself that I needed to do something good for myself and the community. After doing some searching …
Posted: August 10, 2019 by New Haven Reads
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Tyler Jenkins
Name: Tyler Jenkins Hometown: New Haven, CT College: Wesleyan University Major and Minor: Perspective Computer Science & Government Tutoring Site: Dixwell Clubs: Math I & Chess Favorite Children’s Book: The Watsons Go to Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis With one-fourth of a college education under my belt, I spent the first summer back from university trying to occupy …
Posted: August 2, 2019 by New Haven Reads
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Ajay Culhane-Husain
Name: Ajay Culhane-Husain Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA College: Yale University Major and Minor: Economics and Education Studies Favorite Children’s Book: The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper My experience at New Haven Reads this summer has been incredible. I have observed an organization that recognizes the power of learning and seeks to empower students through education. I …
Posted: July 19, 2019 by Victoria Sanchez
First Niagara Intern Spotlight: Deja Reid
Name: Deja Reid Hometown: Columbus, OH College: The Ohio State University Major and Minor: Community Leadership, Education Favorite Children’s Book: The Day the Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt I applied to this internship at New Haven Reads with the notion that I would assist with the book bank operations. I remembered the excitement of coming …
Posted: July 10, 2019 by New Haven Reads
Looking Back: A Year in Review
This week we’re celebrating our community’s accomplishments by taking a look back at highlights from the 2018-2019 school year.