Let's get involved!

Support! Teams are still welcome.

Dear SOM Community,

As you may know, the super fun New Haven Reads Spelling Bee is coming up soon! It is on Friday, October 25 from 7-9pm right in Evans Hall. NHR uses the funds from this event to support their literacy tutoring program.

Each Spelling Bee team is composed of three people who work together to spell a word. The winning team in each round moves on to the final round. The extra good news is that because of some business sponsorships, there is no charge to participate. You get to participate free of charge, have a great time and support a local non-profit that is making a big impact in the community! This is an exciting event, with teams usually showing up in creative costumes. Please see attached flier.

If you are interested in forming a team or. have a question, please let Amanda Brown know at amanda@newhavenreads.org

We would love to see you there!

Kirsten Levinsohn
Executive Director
New Haven Reads

she/her/hers

Q HOUSE
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

Get ready for the Dixwell Q House's Halloween Festival on October 25th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven CT! It's not just an event—it's a celebration filled with spooky fun and thrilling activities for everyone!

Kids will be immersed in exciting arts and crafts and indulging in trick-or-treating and spooky adventures. But that's not all! We're turning up the excitement for adults with performances, line dancing, and more. Last year, our Halloween Festival drew a crowd of 500 enthusiastic attendees, and this year promises to be even bigger! So, join us and have fun!

We are seeking volunteers and candy donations! Please bring candy donations to the Dixwell Q House (197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven CT) or the LEAP Office (31 Jefferson Street, New Haven CT)! If you are interested in volunteering fill out the form below:

Q House Halloween Festival Volunteer Sign Up

You can ensure that no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving!

Volunteers are needed in the days leading to Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving Day itself. Click below to see available shifts.
Questions? Email volunteer@deskct.org
 

Turkey Drop at 311 Temple Street
Sunday, November 17th
Volunteers help receive and sort turkeys and other Thanksgiving food donations during our turkey drop drive. 
Shift 1: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shift 2: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving CT Foodshare Delivery at 57 Olive Street
Monday, November 25th
Volunteers receive a large delivery of Thanksgiving food items from CT Foodshare. Volunteers will unload the truck and bring food into the church.
Shift: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(time is subject to change)

Thanksgiving Pantry Prep at 311 Temple Street

Wednesday, November 27th
Volunteers pack the DESK van with turkeys, assist with cutting and packaging pies and other Thanksgiving meal prep as needed.
Shift: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Pantry at 57 Olive Street
Wednesday, November 22nd
Volunteers distribute Thanksgiving food items and grocery bags to the community.
Shift: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day at 311 Temple Street
Thursday, November 28th
Meal Stuffing: Volunteers help pack Thanksgiving meal bags in an assembly line. (coffee and breakfast)
Shift: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Helpers: Volunteers assist in packing driver’s cars with meals to be delivered.
Shift: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.