Cincinnati
 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 
Cincinnati
 Chapter

Cincinnati has long been known as a City that gives back to those in need with both their financial blessings and their time. Room To Read Cincinnati is excited about helping to bring about world change. We believe change of this magnitude fuels our drive to create awareness and raise funds to support Room to Read in their efforts to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

Please contact us if you want to get involved or would like to meet other Room to Read supporters in the Cincinnati area!

EMAIL: Cincinnati@roomtoread.org
FACEBOOK: Room to Read – Cincinnati Chapter


Meet the 
Cincinnati
 Chapter Leaders

Christy McMurry, Chapter Founder and Co-Chair
Christy's calling has always been to give a hand up to those in need. She spent ten years as a political consultant and fundraiser and has worked as a missionary for Back2Back Ministries as their Finance Director. She currently works as a Vice President in Capital Markets for a regional bank and is a longtime community volunteer. Her favorite position is that of mom to her daughter Taylor.
Erin B. Goldschmidt, Chapter Co-Chair
Erin “E.B.” Goldschmidt is an Interior Designer and Writer. E.B. is passionate in her belief that literacy leads to success and is excited to be a part of Room to Read. In addition to supporting other causes, she recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans in an effort to rebuild a community still struggling from Hurricane Katrina. E.B. is married to Joshua and has one son, John.
Taylor McMurry, Student Representative
Taylor is an accomplished singer and African Drum Performer who plans on pursuing her education in the area of Musical Performance and Women's Studies. She wants to take her talents and education to developing countries to help women and children still living in oppression. Raising awareness in local schools about Room To Read and raising funds for the Girls Education Program is her focus.

Upcoming Events

ROOM TO READ TO LAUNCH CINCINNATI CHAPTER

Room to Read, an award-winning international nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education will establish a chapter in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The Chapter will hold an invitation-only information session on March 9th at Buca di Peppo in Cincinnati. 

Room to Read, founded by former Microsoft executive John Wood, works in developing nations such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri-Lanka, Vietnam and Zambia.  In its first ten years of operation, the organization has directly helped more than 5 million children focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.  Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, Room to Read develops literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children.  Furthermore, Room to Read supports girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

The Official Launch on March 9th will inform attendees about the local chapter, plans for 2011, and establish available committee and volunteer opportunities.  For more information about Room to Read Cincinnati, contact Christy McMurry at (513) 602-2126.

About Room To Read

Founded in 2000, Room to Read is based on the belief that education is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty in the developing world.  Since then, the organization has supported over four million children by providing better access to higher-quality educational opportunities.  Room to Read has funded 1,219 schools, established 12,000 bi-lingual libraries with over 8 million books, and at the end of 2010 supported the education of just over 10,000 girls.  Room to Read Founder John Wood was recently voted to the list of the "Top 25 Givers In The World" by Barrons.  Room to Read hopes to directly benefit literacy access for 10 million children by 2015.

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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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