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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 …

Marty C.

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 N.

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Study at Yale Celebrates Read Across America with NHR!

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 …

We need your help! NHR is currently looking for volunteers to tutor online.

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.