On Friday, May 21st and Saturday. May 22nd New Haven Reads hosted our 2021 Summer Teacher Open House at our community book bank. We had 15 teachers attend throughout the day Friday and 21 on Saturday. The teachers… Read More
Lynda Paul has been volunteering at Bristol Street for over four months. In December of 2020 she was adamant about finding volunteer work to make a difference in others’ lives. She has had a lifelong passion for reading… Read More
Our volunteers continue to be the heart and soul of New Haven Reads. NHR tutors currently tutor a total of 454 hours with 279 students each week! Their impact is immeasurable. Enjoy this video of students expressing how… Read More
Volunteers are the heart and soul of New Haven Reads! The month of April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. Although we celebrate you everyday, we are excited to have a whole month dedicated to celebrate YOU! From all of… Read More
Mary Connors, New Haven Reads’ literacy specialist, can be found every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. on Zoom with a room full of students, challenging them to think creatively, write beautifully, and share their finished written products… Read More
Ryan Ritraj volunteers at the Dixwell site for New Haven Reads, and has been tutoring with them for four years. His sister taught him how to read as a boy, and he still remembers how it felt to… Read More
Every year, New Haven Reads celebrates Black History Month at every tutoring site, with Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors deciding what the celebration at their location will entail. This year, Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors had… Read More
Week in the life of the Outreach Director Natosha Every week comes with certain tasks that must be done without fail. First thing I do in the morning is read and reply to my emails, usually 15-30 emails… Read More
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Summer Teacher Open House
Last Updated: May 26, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
On Friday, May 21st and Saturday. May 22nd New Haven Reads hosted our 2021 Summer Teacher Open House at our community book bank. We had 15 teachers attend throughout the day Friday and 21 on Saturday. The teachers… Read More
Category: Blog, Featured Tags: Book Bank, books, open house, read, students, teacher open house, teachers, volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Lynda P.
Last Updated: May 17, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Lynda Paul has been volunteering at Bristol Street for over four months. In December of 2020 she was adamant about finding volunteer work to make a difference in others’ lives. She has had a lifelong passion for reading… Read More
Category: Volunteer Spotlight Tags: Bristol Street, tutoring, tutors, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
Spring 2021 at New Haven Reads
Posted: May 3, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
This spring our students have been busy sharing the joy and power of reading in new ways. Take a look at our video below to see for yourself!
Category: Blog, Featured, Home Page Tags: clubs, great give, students, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteers
NHR Volunteer Impact Newsletter
Last Updated: May 3, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Here at New Haven Reads we want to share some data and testimonials about the IMPACT our tutors are making as volunteers with us!
Category: Blog, Featured, Home Page Tags: Book Bank, students, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteers
We love our volunteers!
Last Updated: May 3, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Our volunteers continue to be the heart and soul of New Haven Reads. NHR tutors currently tutor a total of 454 hours with 279 students each week! Their impact is immeasurable. Enjoy this video of students expressing how… Read More
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: student, tutors, volunteer, volunteer appreciation, volunteers
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Last Updated: May 3, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Volunteers are the heart and soul of New Haven Reads! The month of April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. Although we celebrate you everyday, we are excited to have a whole month dedicated to celebrate YOU! From all of… Read More
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: appreciation, blog, Book Bank, tutors, video, volunteer, volunteers
Read all about NHR Creative Writing Club here!
Posted: March 31, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Mary Connors, New Haven Reads’ literacy specialist, can be found every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. on Zoom with a room full of students, challenging them to think creatively, write beautifully, and share their finished written products… Read More
Category: Blog, Featured, Home Page Tags: clubs, creative writing, dixwell, reading, students, tutors, volunteers, willow street, writing
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan R.
Posted: March 16, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Ryan Ritraj volunteers at the Dixwell site for New Haven Reads, and has been tutoring with them for four years. His sister taught him how to read as a boy, and he still remembers how it felt to… Read More
Category: Volunteer Spotlight Tags: dixwell, tutoring, tutors, volunteer, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
Black History Month at NHR
Last Updated: April 2, 2021 by Alex Martin Leave a Comment
Every year, New Haven Reads celebrates Black History Month at every tutoring site, with Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors deciding what the celebration at their location will entail. This year, Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors had… Read More
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: black history month, science park, site director, students, volunteers, willow street
A Week in the Life of Our Outreach Director Natosha
Last Updated: March 3, 2021 by Amanda Brown Leave a Comment
Week in the life of the Outreach Director Natosha Every week comes with certain tasks that must be done without fail. First thing I do in the morning is read and reply to my emails, usually 15-30 emails… Read More
Category: Blog, Featured, Home Page Tags: books, community, outreach, outreach director, reading, volunteer, volunteers
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