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Read to a Child is a national nonprofit literacy and mentoring organization that inspires caring adults to read aloud to children.

Read to a Child is a national literacy and mentoring non-profit that fosters a love of reading, improves literacy skills and supports socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child partners with thousands of community and corporate volunteer mentors from more than 150 local businesses and organizations who read one-on-one to elementary students at under-resourced schools in the greater metropolitan areas of Boston, Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles and Miami.

10/15/2026

Today we celebrate all our Read Aloud Mentoring Program students on !

You too can help support a student’s literacy and social emotional well-being by becoming a mentor and reading aloud to a student each week - see the link in our bio for more details!

10/14/2026

The Read Aloud Mentoring Program is off to a strong start at Stevenson Elementary School!

Thank you for being an amazing school partner, and shout out to all the students and mentors engaged in the program each week!

10/02/2026

It was a $100,000 night!

Thank you to our amazing host and honoree Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats; our dozens of sponsors; our wonderful guests and honored speakers; Hartford's Proud Drill, Drum, & Dance Corps; the Read to a Child board; and our myriad stakeholders who came together to make Wednesday night a winning one for the Read Aloud Mentoring Program!

Special thanks to Mellaney Castro and John Motley for their tireless work on behalf of Read to a Child and this event, as well as to Platinum Sponsors the City of Hartford and Liberty Bank for their staunch support of children's literacy in Hartford.

Hartford showed up for Hartford kids this week. Thank you, all!

09/30/2026

❤️ 📚 ⚾️ Tonight, we celebrate what can happen when a community shows up for its children.

A child.
A book.
A caring adult who takes the time to read.

It sounds simple. But those moments can build confidence, strengthen literacy and help a child discover a lifelong love of reading.

Tonight at Dunkin’ Park, we’ll celebrate that mission—and Tim Restall, whose leadership and commitment to Greater Hartford make him a wonderful Read to a Child honoree.

We’ll also celebrate with hosts Mellaney Castro and John Motley, fabulous auctions and hospitality from the Hartford Yard Goats, and an incredible community of supporters.

Our heartfelt thanks to Platinum Sponsors Liberty Bank and the City of Hartford.

Tonight, we read. We celebrate. We show up. 📖 ⚾

Make an impact by donating here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/e828491

Mellaney Castro Hartford Yard Goats Hartford 311 Liberty Bank

09/29/2026

⚾ What happens when you combine the Yard Goats, a great cause and a night at the ballpark?

Tomorrow night, you’re about to find out!

Read to a Child Honors Tim Restall takes over the YG Clubhouse at Dunkin’ Park, and Hartford Yard Goats Baseball are rolling out the red carpet.

Guests can look forward to fabulous auctions, terrific hospitality, and a wonderful evening with hosts Mellaney Castro and John Motley—all while celebrating Tim and his commitment to Greater Hartford.

Behind the fun is a serious purpose: supporting Read to a Child’s mission of connecting children with caring adult reading mentors.

Learn more or donate here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/e828491

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, Liberty Bank and the City of Hartford.

Tomorrow night. The ballpark. A great cause. See you there! ⚾ 📚

Liberty Bank Hartford 311 Mellaney Castro

09/28/2026

📚⚾ Two days until we celebrate a very special member of the Hartford community.

On Wednesday, Read to a Child Greater Hartford will honor Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats, at the YG Clubhouse at Dunkin’ Park.

We’re excited to celebrate Tim’s leadership, commitment to community, and support for children and literacy.

Join us for an evening hosted by Mellaney Castro and John Motley, surrounded by friends and supporters who believe in giving children the tools—and encouragement—to succeed.

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Liberty Bank and the City of Hartford, for helping make this celebration possible.

Learn more, purchase tickets, or donate here: https://give.readtoachild.org/event/read-to-a-child-honors-tim-restall/e828491

📆 September 30 | Dunkin’ Park

Hartford 311

09/25/2026

We are thrilled to share that Read to a Child raised more than $160,000 for Greater Boston at the Storybook Soirée. It was an inspiring night and we are so grateful to all who were a part of it.

If you’d still like to make a donation, you can do so here: http://tinyurl.com/Storybooksoiree26

Thank you to our sponsors: ArcLight Capital Partners, Agero, Mark and Jeri Tarini, Acadian,
Beacon Research, Foley & Lardner LLP, Arent Fox LLP, Baystate Financial, MutualOne Bank, and Paul W. Marks Co.

09/23/2026

The Greater Boston Storybook Soirée Silent Auction Closes Tonight at 7:15PM!

Bid Here: https://tinyurl.com/storybookauction2026

09/19/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd at the Prudential Center as we honor long time Program Coordinator, Magda McCormick, at the Storybook Soirée for her over 20 years of service to our mission.

Tickets available here: http://tinyurl.com/Storybooksoiree26

If you’ve been a Tobin volunteer use code: TOBINVOL

One teacher shared, “Magda took the time and care to match this student's sensitive needs, which led to a strong student and mentor relationship.”

She will be surely missed in retirement - but we hope her ample leisure time for reading!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: ArcLight Capital Partners, Agero, and Mark and Jeri Tarini!

09/18/2026

The Storybook Soirée Silent Auction is officially LIVE until 9/23 at 7:15pm!

From unforgettable Boston experiences to exclusive sports nights and luxury staycations, there’s something for everyone.

Browse 20+ incredible packages and place your bids before it closes on Wednesday, 9/23 at 7:15 PM ⏳

https://tinyurl.com/storybookauction2026

Every bid helps support Read to a Child’s mission—thank you for making a difference! 📚

Thank you to our sponsors: ArcLight Capital Partners, Agero, Mark and Jeri Tarini, Acadian, Beacon Research, Foley & Lardner LLP, Arent Fox LLP, Baystate Financial, MutualOne Bank, and Paul W. Marks Co.

Address

20 William Street Ste G25
Wellesley, MA
02481

Telephone

+17814895910

Website

https://linktr.ee/readtoachild

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