Read Alliance

Read. Lead. SUCCEED!

Founded on a commitment to educational equity and youth leadership, Read Alliance [READ] works to accelerate the educational trajectory of early elementary students through the power of teens who provide one-to-one literacy tutoring in under-resourced communities.

06/05/2026

At Read Alliance, we believe every young person deserves to feel empowered, respected, and celebrated for who they are. This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQIA+ community and the many voices that help make our world more vibrant and inclusive. Happy Pride! 🌈

05/27/2026

One of our favorite traditions at READ 💙🎓

Today we celebrated our third annual Senior Cap Decorating Day with our Class of 2026 Teen Leaders! Seniors decorated their graduation caps, signed our Class of 2026 memory board with their favorite READ moments, and officially joined our alumni association.

We are so proud of this incredible group as they head off to college, the military, and beyond. Your READ family will always be cheering you on!

✨ From left to right: Top row✨
Melanie — Ithaca College
Elena — The Marines
Amanda — American University
Brooklin — Arcadia University
Megan — City College
Tiana — University at Albany
Mya — Lehman College

✨ From left to right: Bottom row✨
Jonathan — Brooklyn College
Nohenny — Hunter College
Omofoladara — SUNY Delhi

Congratulations to all READ Teen Leaders graduating this year! 🎉

05/20/2026

We are beyond excited to welcome Christina De Vuono to the Read Alliance Board of Directors!

Christina is counsel in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she advises clients on complex corporate transactions, governance, and securities law matters. She is also deeply committed to mentorship, professional development, and community service.

Since joining Read Alliance’s Associate Board in 2023, Christina has supported our Teen Leaders through negotiation workshops, Career Roundtables, and resume reviews. Her dedication to empowering young people and giving back to the community has already made a meaningful impact.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Christina to the Board of Directors! We are excited for her continued leadership and impact in this new role. 📚✨

05/06/2026

We’re still feeling the impact of an unforgettable evening at Read Alliance’s 2026 Annual Gala: READ Imagines ✨

The night brought together an incredible community united by a shared belief in the power of literacy and opportunity for young people.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and helped make the evening so meaningful—and to our honoree, Tom Darnowski, and awardee, The Mitchell Family, for their inspiring leadership and commitment. It was certainly a night to remember!

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 💙

To the educators who show up every day for their students and keep our communities moving forward—we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful for all that you do. Your care, consistency, and commitment make a real difference for so many!

Thank you & a big high-five!👏🏽

05/01/2026

What an unforgettable night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Annual Gala: READ Imagines last night at the stunning Tribeca Rooftop. Your generosity and support help create brighter futures and greater opportunities for children and youth in the communities that need it most!

We were proud to recognize two remarkable champions of our mission:

✨ Thomas Darnowski, CEO Americas, Schroders, our 2026 Honoree

✨ The Mitchell Family, The Inaugural Family Impact Awardees

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we had a record breaking night of giving, raising over 1.3 Million dollars—with every dollar going directly to support our programs and the students we serve. 💙

We're so grateful to everyone who made this milestone celebration one to remember and there’s still time to make an impact! Support our 2026 Annual Gala and Read Alliance by following this link: https://readalliance.org/donate

04/28/2026

Our silent auction for READ’s April 30th Gala is now open for online bidding! Don’t miss your chance to get in on the fun early, place your bids, and support READ’s incredible young READers and Teen Leaders.

Follow the link to start bidding! https://us.givergy.com/READ2026/?controller=lots&category=All%20Lots

04/23/2026

We’re just ONE week away from an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, an exciting auction, and inspiring stories as we honor Thomas Darnowski (Schroders), and the Mitchell Family (Mark Mitchell & Danny Mitchell) for their impact and commitment to our mission.

Tickets are going FAST — don't miss your chance to be part of this special celebration at Tribeca Rooftop! Secure your ticket or sponsorship today! Visit https://us.givergy.com/READ2026/

04/21/2026

2026 Gala Honoree Thomas Darnowski, CEO Americas at Schroders, speaks to the power of partnering with Read Alliance and the impact it creates across students and Teen Leaders.

“There is always value for everyone to think about how to get involved with what Read Alliance is doing… you can see the huge impact, whether it’s the data and literacy rates coming out, or the personal stories from the teen tutors. Being able to live that in the moment and see that value add is just unbelievable.”

Celebrate Tom and Schroders’ lasting impact with us at next week's gala: https://us.givergy.com/READ2026/

04/17/2026

A gala simply isn’t complete without an unforgettable emcee setting the tone and elevating the evening! Read Alliance is excited to welcome PIX 11's own Monica Morales, Reporter & Host of "Monica Makes It Happen". We’re thrilled to have her host our 2026 Annual Gala and can’t wait to celebrate alongside her!

Visit our event website at https://us.givergy.com/READ2026/ to learn more and to support our 26th Anniversary Gala.

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