MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Read Across America Day 2018
WHO: United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Hartford Public Schools
With special guests:
- Luke Bronin, Mayor, City of Hartford
- Paula S. Gilberto, President, CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
- Tim Restall, President, Hartford Yard Goats
- Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent, Hartford Public Schools
WHEN: March 2, 2018, from 8:00-10:00 am
WHERE: Fred D. Wish Museum School, 350 Barbour Street, Hartford, CT
BACKGROUND: Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place on March 2, Dr. Seuss¹s birthday. United Way has been bringing together kids, books and volunteers to participate in the National Education Association's (NEA) annual event since 2013.
At United Way, we believe it¹s important to promote children reading and loving books, especially within the years of kindergarten to third grade. That¹s why on Read Across America Day, 140 United Way volunteers in our region will spend the morning fostering a love of learning and reading among thousands of children in East Hartford, Hartford and New Britain.
About United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut brings together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and families in our community, where opportunities are available for every child to succeed in school and for every family to achieve financial security.
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Contact:
Elyssa M. Millspaugh
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
emillspaugh@unitedwayinc.org
860-493-1119
Website: unitedwayinc.org