Chicago
 Chapter

About Room To Read Chapters

Room to Read depends on our chapter leaders and chapter members to help us achieve our annual fundraising goal and to represent Room to Read. Our chapters are comprised of groups of individuals who have made a long-term volunteer commitment to promoting Room to Read within their networks and communities. The chapters organize annual fundraising events, introduce us to potential corporate, foundation and individual supporters and act as representatives for Room to Read within their area.

About the 
Chicago
 Chapter

We are a dedicated team of volunteers working to help raise awareness and money for Room to Read in the Chicago area. We are always looking for more volunteers and supporters to help us spread the gift of education throughout the developing world.

If you are interested in becoming an active member in our chapter, please complete the Volunteer Application below and specify your level of interest. We would love to have anyone who is interested join our team.

This year, Room to Read celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Watch the exciting milestones ahead including opening our 1,000th school and our 10,000th library! Join our growing movement at www.roomtoread.org.

Meet the 
Chicago
 Chapter Leaders

Lynn Lowe
Marina Katovich
Lexy Payne Font
Lisa Onyx

Upcoming Events

  • Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 20 at 6:15pm, La Sera Cafe, 1143 N Wells.

 

  • Follow the Chicago chapter on Facebook under "Room to Read Chicago Chapter" and on Twitter at RoomtoRead_CHI

Event Photos

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Past Events

Thanks to everyone who attended the Beers for Books event at Piece Brewery and Pizzeria on August 12th.  We raised over $1,000 dollars for Room to Read! 

Thanks to everyone who attended the Beers for Books event at Corcorans' Grill & Pub on June 3!  Over 30 people attended, and we raised $80 and awareness for Room to Read. 

Thanks to everyone who attended the Tea Tasting event at Whole Foods on February 6, 2010.  It was great to see new faces and garner more support for our local chapter.  Check back to this site for future upcoming events, including a wine tasting we are planning.

 

 

We are pleased to report that we raised over $30,000 at the Newberry Library fundraiser in Chicago on October 14, 2009.  Thanks to all of the volunteers and donors who made the event such a tremendous success. 

 

 

Get Involved with the Chapter!

Volunteer with your local chapter: We're thrilled to hear of your interest in getting involved with the chapter! Volunteering with a Room to Read chapter is not only a great way to help further Room to Read's mission, but also to meet new people! Volunteer opportunities include helping to plan events, giving small presentations about Room to Read's work, and introducing Room to Read to new supporters! If you would like to learn more, please update your profile by filling out the Volunteer Form.

Organize your own fundraiser or start an online campaign: Whether you’re running a race, encouraging wedding guests to donate in lieu of gifts, hosting a party at your home, or raising money just because you believe in our mission, the personalized fundraising tool will allow you share the Room to Read story with your friends and family through your own web pages and email messages. You can also track the success of your email campaigns and your progress towards your fundraising goal. Check out our Friends Asking Friends section!

 

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