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. Kindly also send an e-mail to Chicago@roomtoread.org for a quick response.

We would love to have anyone who is interested join our team.

Meet the 
Chicago
 Chapter Leaders

Lauren Calone (Lauren.Calone@gmail.com)
After a work lunch with John in '05, Lauren was inspired. She recently moved to Chicago after living & working in Singapore for the past 3.5yrs. There she helped launch the successful Singapore Chapter -leading the Young Professionals Team. Being able to travel to the countries that RtR supports and seeing their work first hand has touched her personally and hopes to inspire new volunteer
Terri Hanson
Marina Katovich
Marina became involved with Room to Read as the company she works for (Accenture) was one of the early corporate sponsors to provide global grants to Room to Read. She was fortunate enough to be able to travel to both Cambodia and India to see the wonderful work and support that the grants from Accenture provided. On a personal level she strongly supports the lifelong gift of education.
Carla Varner
A couple of years ago I was looking to make a career move and in search of a bigger purpose in life. A recruiter I met gave me a copy of John's book. I read the book, got inspired and contacted RTR to become a volunteer. I have been actively volunteering ever since. Everyone needs more room to read. Get inspired!

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 1st, 2013  NAMASTE WORLD 2013
Join yoga studios, instructors and students worldwide in promoting the Girls' Education Program.  Your participation can change a girl's future!

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013  
Time: 8:30-9:30am
Where: Lululemon Athletica Bucktown - 1627 N Damen, Chicago 60647
Donations: Any amount will do, but our goal is to raise $50,000 worldwide
Why: Because World Change Starts with Educated Children!  It costs $250 to support one girl scholar for one year. Our goal in 2013 is to provide 200 girls with one year of participation in Room to Read's Girls' Education Program.
Who: You! Whether you are a yoga teacher, yoga studio owner, kid, teen, or adult- anyone can do yoga!

For more info: http://www.roomtoread.org/namasteworld

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5K Charity Run Benefiting Room to Read
Help Heather Martin raise money for Room to Read as she competes in a 5k run/walk in Park Ridge on June 8th.
To donate visit: http://trotagainsttrafficking.com

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                               Do you want to host your own viewing? 
                                                    Half the Sky
                            Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Set a date and we'll provide the DVD of highlights from Half the Sky, the inspiring new public television documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The film features incredible footage of Room to Read’s work in Vietnam along with several moving stories from their Girls' Education Program. 


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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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