Honoring [COMPANY] and Authorship Award Recipient [SCHOOL]
Read Ahead's annual gala raises critical funds to serve the students in our program, and recognizes and celebrates the community of supporters who help make our vision a reality.
6:00 PM Cocktails 7:00 PM Dinner & Program 8:30 PM Dessert Reception featuring DJ Boxie
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Date & Time
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
6:00pm EDT - 9:00pm EDT
Event Location
Guastavino's
409 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
About Read Ahead
Read Ahead is dedicated to helping New York City youth strengthen the literacy and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. Since 1991, Read Ahead has connected public elementary school students with caring mentors from leading corporate and community partners. During weekly virtual sessions, mentors and mentees read together, discuss books and their lives, and engage in fun and educational games and activities. Read Ahead sessions are designed to help children grow their confidence, love of reading, literacy skills, and other skills essential for success. 95% of educators and caregivers surveyed felt that their child benefited from participating in Read Ahead. Learn more at readahead.org.
