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Program OverviewTutoringThe free afterschool tutoring program has become the heart of our activities. Over 200 students come after school for one or more hours per week by appointment. We match our students with tutors from across our community. Book BankThe Book Bank is set up like a book store. All our books are donated by individuals or community groups. Books are loosely arranged by topic. All books are free to individuals, teachers and organizations. In 2006 the Book Bank distributed over 135,000 books. Book DistributionNew Haven Reads packs and delivers books to Yale New Haven Hospital, the Hill Health Center, and a long list of nursery schools, shelters, and senior centers, as well as area schools and individual classrooms. Kindergarten ProgramFunded by a Success by Six grant from United Way of Greater New Haven, this program is designed for children who are struggling in kindergarten. Participants are seen for two hours each week for individual tutoring by trained New Haven Reads volunteers. Group ActivitiesIn addition to individual tutoring, New Haven Reads sponsors homework tables, math tables, writing clubs and a book club. In the summer, special activities are offered as well. Motheread/FathereadBoth the Director and the Assistant Director are now trained Motheread/Fatheread teachers. Sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council, this program works with parents to enhance their literacy skills by reading children’s books. ESLNew Haven Reads offers three ESL classes a week. Some ESL students also work with individual tutors. Chapel HavenChapel Haven, a residential school and independent living facility for adults (18+) with cognitive disabilities, and New Haven Reads have been working together for four years. The Chapel Haven volunteers sort, shelve, pick up and deliver books. This experience helps the Chapel Haven students gain training that may lead to later paid positions. |
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