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More than 120 volunteers and nearly 400 students across all 11 GPS elementary schools and three after-school programs recognize significant reading progress achievements among participating students. Continue Reading →
The event is open to all interested prospective volunteers and the public to foster a better understanding of literacy development while identifying and meeting the needs of emerging readers. Continue Reading →
With a long waiting list of students who would benefit from the in-school, one-on-one literacy support, Greenwich United Way is looking for more volunteer candidates interested in helping improve reading fluency among elementary students. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich United Way hosted the Reading Champions Summit & Volunteer Workshop on Tuesday at Greenwich Town Hall for the more than 120 Reading Champions volunteers, potential volunteers and the public. “Over the years our literacy support program has grown in importance and size and is now active in all 11 Greenwich Elementary Public Schools and four after-school programs,” said David Rabin, President and CEO of the Greenwich United Way. Rabin said program expansion is planned to reach the unmet needs of even more students. The growing number of trained volunteers provides support through one-on-one weekly sessions that students benefit from throughout the school year. Reading Champions helps develops the skill necessary for emerging readers to succeed and inspires greater confidence.”
Literacy expert Joan Kelley, Ed. Continue Reading →
tarr Films visits the Byram Archibald Neighborhood Center Afterschool Program to capture testimony from students, parents, program staff, and volunteers participating in the reading fluency program.
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Kids all over town brought their change and contributing a grand total of nearly $6,400! Continue Reading →
Volunteers who work with young students involved in the Reading Champions program were honored at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
On Sunday, April 29, and Monday, April 30, The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony invited the Greenwich United Way to honor Reading Champion Volunteers and celebrate the program’s 10th Anniversary. Continue Reading →
A local non-profit program delivers proven success actively helping elementary school students improve their reading fluency at all Greenwich Public Schools and three after-school programs. Continue Reading →
Last October David Rabin announced that the Greenwich United Way is planning to built on the success of the Reading Champions to include Math, Finance and Coding in the future. Continue Reading →