Colleagues Participate in Read Across America at Greater Hartford YMCA
March 21, 2025Categories: Events
The National Education Association launched Read Across America in 1998 as a year-round program to celebrate reading. To celebrate Dr. Seuss and his impact on the reading world, March 2 – his birthday – was declared Read Across America Day, commencing Read Across America Week and Month.
Colleagues from Saint Francis helped the Greater Hartford YMCA celebrate Read Across America Week.
To support the mission of encouraging reading and educating people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults, 13 colleagues from Saint Francis Hospital joined the Greater Hartford YMCA to celebrate. Volunteers from across the organization visited the YMCA’s early education classrooms throughout Read Across America Week, bringing warm smiles and engaging stories to spark curiosity and joy to young learners.
Colleagues read books about colors, animals, and other engaging topics, and also joined in outside playtime, bringing laughter, smiles, and special memories. Saint Francis colleagues helped to inspire the next generation of readers, nurturing a love of reading to make a lasting impact.