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Meet Our New Director of Development
Raising A Reader MA is pleased to introduce Angela Han, who is taking on the role of Director of Development. With the addition of Angela to the previously one-person development team, RAR-MA is in a strong position to strategically build out and diversify its funding strategy. Angela has an extensive extensive background in the nonprofit…
Read MoreFrom the Bookshelf
The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor, Illustrations by Peter Parnall Could you put a price on the pleasure of sitting with your child to share a meal, a story? On waking up to a perfect sunrise, or enjoying a laugh with a dear friend? As the holidays once more approach, it is natural…
Read MoreMeet Tasha Espendez
From Tasha Espendez’s early years to adulthood, reading is the focal point in the page-turning journey that would lead her to land a staff role for Raising A Reader MA. Tasha’s first vivid memory was in bed reading with her mother. They would pick a page every night from a children’s illustrated bible and discuss the stories…
Read MoreThe 2018 Impact Report
At Raising A Reader MA, we have an intensive survey practice so we can monitor and track the progress of families in our program. Based on feedback from staff at our partner programs and parents, we have compiled a report detailing our 2018 (school year) results. Check it out!
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Leadership in Literacy Award Breakfast
On Friday, November 2, Raising A Reader MA hosted its 4th Annual Leadership in Literacy award breakfast. This year’s honoree was Deloitte, which has provided RAR-MA with three board members, skills-based volunteering, meeting space, and a whole lot more over the course of a decade. The event had over 100 attendees and 16 sponsors, including Deloitte, Amundi…
Read MoreRodman Ride for Kids: The Raising A Reader Riders
For the 2018 Rodman Ride for Kids, Raising A Reader MA is represented by an eager team of bibliophiles. The race is just a few weeks away and the team would love your support! All donations made to Raising A Reader MA for the Rodman Ride for Kids received a percentage match from the Rodman…
Read MoreRAR-MA Receives Major Funding from Boston Children’s
Raising A Reader MA (RAR-MA) is thrilled to share that it has been awarded three years of funding from the Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health, one of RAR-MA’s largest grants to date. The initiative is separated into three target areas: Family Housing Stability and Economic Opportunity, Community Physical Activity, Recreation and Food, and Zero…
Read MoreNew Board Leadership at Raising A Reader MA
New Leadership As of July 1, 2018, the start of RAR-MA fiscal year 2019, Raising A Reader MA has new board leadership and members as part of our natural succession planning. We are thrilled to announce that Gregg Dooling (Managing Director and CFO, Amundi Pioneer) is our new Board Chair, stepping into this role following…
Read MoreMeet the Staff: Tara Ruby
A love of reading is a prerequisite for working at Raising A Reader MA. Tara Ruby wakes up everyday with a goal of sharing this love of literacy with families throughout Boston. Tara Ruby is a literacy lover who saw her role at Raising A Reader MA as the perfect opportunity to interact with and…
Read MoreCongratulations to Board Member Justin Hayward on the MassMutual Community Service Award!
Board member Justin Hayward was awarded the 2017 Community Service Award by the MassMutual Foundation. Hayward has been with Cross Coastal Advisors and MassMutual for five years and has been involved with Raising A Reader MA since 2014. Hayward, a Partner at Cross Coastal Advisors, was given the award for his commitment to bettering his…
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