Reading United Day of Caring
Nashua, NH – United Way of Greater Nashua is proud to introduce Reading United Day of Caring, a new initiative in celebration of Read Across America Day, aimed at promoting literacy and mental health awareness among young students in our community. The event will take place the week of March 3rd, with primary reading sessions scheduled for March 5th and March 7th.
This exciting event will bring United Way volunteers into kindergarten and first-grade classrooms in Nashua elementary schools, where they will read to students for approximately 30 minutes per session. Volunteers will read Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a fun and informative book that introduces children to the importance of mental well-being in a relatable and engaging way. United Way is collaborating with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness about mental health and provide valuable resources to students, teachers, and families.
“Talking about mental health with young children is crucial for breaking down stigmas and promoting healthy emotional development from an early age,” said Mike Apfelberg, president at United Way of Greater Nashua. “By introducing these topics in a gentle, accessible way through books like Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, we aim to give children the tools they need to understand and talk about their feelings, which can have a lasting positive impact on their mental well-being.”
Volunteers will receive training and all necessary materials, including the book they will read, and are encouraged to sign up online to participate in this important event.
Volunteer Registration: Interested volunteers can register for Reading United Day of Caring at the following link: https://www.volunteergreaternashua.org/need/detail/?need_id=1049442 For more information or any inquiries, please contact United Way at info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603)882-4011.
About United Way of Greater Nashua: United Way of Greater Nashua is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening the community by focusing on education, financial stability, and health. Through collaboration, partnerships, and volunteer efforts, United Way strives to tackle local issues and create lasting positive change in the Greater Nashua area.
United Way of Greater Nashua is an independent 510(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1929 to serve the residents of Greater Nashua. Its mission is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. United Way of Greater Nashua has received GuideStar and Charity Navigator’s top ratings for accountability, transparency, and financial management. For more information
or to get involved as a donor or volunteer, please call: (603) 864-0201, email United Way of Greater Nashua at: info@unitedwaynashua.org or visit their website at: www.unitedwaynashua.org.
