The Experience Corps program in Greater New Haven is hosted by the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, the United Way of Greater New Haven, and Hamden Public Schools. The program serves students in grades K-3. Members work at the direction of the teacher to support student literacy, tutoring students two to three times a week either one-on-one or in small groups.
The Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut provides advocacy, information and assistance to older adults, and sponsors programs that support and engage older individuals. The mission of United Way of Greater New Haven is to mobilize the "caring power of our community to create measurable, sustainable change." United Way focuses on supporting children and youth; creating economically vibrant communities through opportunities for safe and affordable housing and employment skills; and fostering community wellness where citizens of all ages have the opportunity to be healthy, active, caring members of the community. These two organizations, together with Hamden Public Schools, began hosting Experience Corps Greater New Haven in January 2007.
