READ 718 is a nonprofit organization located in Brooklyn, NY providing literacy instruction and mento
05/29/2026
She’s here‼️READ 718’s new ED, Evelyn Canela-Garcia, officially joined the team THIS WEEK. We are SO EXCITED to introduce her to our incredible volunteers, supporters, students and families. Please join us in welcoming Evelyn to the READ 718 community in the comment section below❤️🖤🤍
05/27/2026
One hour a week can change a child’s relationship with reading forever. ❤️📚
READ 718 is looking for volunteer tutors to work 1:1 with Brooklyn students this summer — in person or remotely. No teaching experience required. We provide training, lesson plans, and support every step of the way.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is it.
🗓 Summer Cycle: July 6 – August 13, 2026
📍 Boerum Hill, Bed-Stuy, or remote
🔗 Apply at www.read718.org
Help a child learn to read. Become a volunteer tutor.
05/21/2026
Currently on our nightstands and in our tote bags 📚✨
One thing about the team at READ 718, we’re always reading. From reflective nonfiction to page-turning fiction to books that help us grow as educators, every story shapes the way we show up for our students and each other.
Swipe through to see what the staff is reading lately 👀💭
Two days until we gather in celebration of literacy, community, and the students at the heart of READ 718. 💛
Last year’s benefit reminded us what’s possible when people come together to invest in young readers; every conversation, donation, volunteer hour, and shared belief matters.
In 2 days, we do it again. 📚✨
05/01/2026
Our community shows up in powerful ways and this year’s benefit raffle is no exception.
From incredible prizes to generous sponsors, every contribution helps us keep doing what matters most: supporting young readers.
Swipe to see what’s up for grabs →
6 days to go. Join us, enter the raffle, and be part of the impact.
05/01/2026
Literacy work is human work.
Behind every data point is a relationship and behind every relationship is a tutor showing up with care, patience, and belief.
Get to know some of ours →
04/29/2026
We are so excited to announce the return of the HILARIOUS Dean Edwards as the host of the READ 718 Annual Benefit this year‼️Join us on May 7 for an inspiring and FUN (thanks to Dean😍) night. A big thank you to our sponsors for helping make this evening possible!!❤️🖤🤍
04/27/2026
Calling all rising 3rd graders! Come READ with us this summer! Ready to READ is a great way to build your reading skills and have a good time with other READers. Learn more and register at read718.org.
Small moments, big progress 📚
This is what showing up consistently looks like — one page, one word, one win at a time.
04/18/2026
We had a great first week of our spring cycle in our centers! Welcome to our new READers and volunteer tutors 🧡📚
| Monday | 3pm - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 3pm - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 3pm - 6pm |
| Thursday | 3pm - 6pm |