M
ore than a decade ago, Julia Brinson, a
Women United member, started her
volunteer journey as a United Way Reader, a
program that matches volunteers with elementary
school students to support them with reading skills.
From an early age in life, Julia's dad and
grandmother demonstrated the value of giving
back, and that became an important value to her. In
addition, she recognized the importance of people
from marginalized communities seeing someone
who looks and sounds like them doing impactful
community work, and the responsibility of serving
as a role model for others who dream of having
similar opportunities.
MEET JULIA BRINSON
"To whom much is given,
much is required."
Last year,
United Way Readers
served 14 locations in
Hartford with 86 volunteers
reading to 138 students who
have seen a 98% increase
in their reading proficiency
after completing their
reading sessions.
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT | 2025 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT | 17
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