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 …
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 …
Marty has been volunteering with New Haven Reads for about 7 years. Marty decided to start volunteering after hearing about NHR through the Yale Club of New Haven. To him, New Haven Reads sounded like a very rewarding program. He spent three years volunteering at our Dixwell location before becoming a tutor at our Willow …
Helena has been tutoring at Bristol Street and online for about 4 years. She began her journey at New Haven Reads in the spring of 2018. “I wanted to give back to the community and I was excited to do so through reading, an activity that I love pursuing myself,” says Helena. Helena’s passion for …
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 …
Keriany has been a volunteer at Science Park, Willow and Bristol street for 7 months. She discovered and started this journey with New Haven Reads as a volunteer at our Science Park location in the fall of 2021. “As I continued to provide my services at New Haven Reads, I immediately knew that I wanted …
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 …
In celebration of Read Across America day on Wednesday, March 2nd, The Study at Yale invited guests to join in supporting a local youth literacy partner. Study Hotels is hoping to take their brand’s love of reading and transform it into a real difference maker for Read Across America Day and New Haven Reads. Since …
New Haven Reads is currently offering our programs remotely due to the rise in Covid-19 cases. We are seeking volunteers to help tutor our students online. If you or someone you know may be interested please fill out the application here or email volunteer@newhavenreads.org for more information.
Tag: volunteers
Top 5 Picture Books to Read With Young Readers This Summer
Posted: July 28, 2022 by Amanda Brown
By Lizz Ladd
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: Book Bank, books, read, students, volunteer, volunteers
Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Gary Winfield Visit NHR!
Posted: July 25, 2022 by Amanda Brown
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 …
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: Gary Winfield, Governor, Governor Ned Lamont, Ned Lamont, Right to Read, tutors, volunteers
A Huge Thank You to Ruth!
Posted: July 1, 2022 by Amanda Brown
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 …
Category: Blog Tags: ruth beardsley, tutors, volunteers
Marty C.
Posted: May 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Marty has been volunteering with New Haven Reads for about 7 years. Marty decided to start volunteering after hearing about NHR through the Yale Club of New Haven. To him, New Haven Reads sounded like a very rewarding program. He spent three years volunteering at our Dixwell location before becoming a tutor at our Willow …
Category: Volunteer Spotlight Tags: books, read, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteer, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
Helena N.
Posted: May 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Helena has been tutoring at Bristol Street and online for about 4 years. She began her journey at New Haven Reads in the spring of 2018. “I wanted to give back to the community and I was excited to do so through reading, an activity that I love pursuing myself,” says Helena. Helena’s passion for …
Category: Volunteer Spotlight Tags: books, read, students, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteer, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Isabella V.
Posted: May 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
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 …
Category: Blog, Volunteer Spotlight Tags: books, read, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteer, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
Keriany O.
Posted: May 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Keriany has been a volunteer at Science Park, Willow and Bristol street for 7 months. She discovered and started this journey with New Haven Reads as a volunteer at our Science Park location in the fall of 2021. “As I continued to provide my services at New Haven Reads, I immediately knew that I wanted …
Category: Volunteer Spotlight Tags: internship, literacy, read, reading, tutor, volunteer, volunteers
New Haven Reads Recognize Volunteers with Fleece Jackets
Posted: March 11, 2022 by Amanda Brown
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 …
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: Book Bank, students, tutor, tutoring, tutors, volunteer, volunteer spotlight, volunteers
The Study at Yale Celebrates Read Across America with NHR!
Posted: March 2, 2022 by Amanda Brown
In celebration of Read Across America day on Wednesday, March 2nd, The Study at Yale invited guests to join in supporting a local youth literacy partner. Study Hotels is hoping to take their brand’s love of reading and transform it into a real difference maker for Read Across America Day and New Haven Reads. Since …
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: Book Bank, books, new haven, read across america, students, The Study at Yale, volunteers
We need your help! NHR is currently looking for volunteers to tutor online.
Posted: January 7, 2022 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads is currently offering our programs remotely due to the rise in Covid-19 cases. We are seeking volunteers to help tutor our students online. If you or someone you know may be interested please fill out the application here or email volunteer@newhavenreads.org for more information.
Category: Blog, Home Page Tags: online tutoring, tutor, tutors, virtual learning, volunteer, volunteers