Houston
 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 
Houston
 Chapter

Thank you for coming to our web site. The Houston Chapter for Room to Read had its first fund raiser in April of 2010 and managed to raise enoungh money to build a library in Laos and send 24 young girls to school on scholarships its first year. We are always looking for those that want to make a difference in the world and support this great cause. Come join our group or attend one of our social events to meet like minded people and influence world change, one book, one child at a time!

Meet the 
Houston
 Chapter Leaders

 
Michael Halpin
Michael was inspired by John Woods book "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" and sought to join the volunteer effort of Room to Read. Disappointed to learn in 2009 there was not a Houston chapter, he recruited an experienced and dedicated team to launch the chapter that exists today. Michael also volunteers at Crossroads which is counseling for incarcerated teenagers.
Amanda Fox
Amanda owns her own real estate company and is actively involved in philanthropy in Houston and Austin. She currently sits on the board for Bo's place, a charity for children experiencing the loss of a parent and was instrumental in the start of the Houston chapter for Room to Read bringing a wealth of experience and connections.
Rosie Murphy
Rosie owns her own consulting company and brings years of experience in fund raising and organizing charity events to the Houston chapter. She is currently also actively involved with St. Jude serving on their board.
Mia Hinojosa
Mia is a Private Banking Officer at Green Bank. She enjoys fundraising and volunteering for several different charity organizations in Houston. She is also actively involved with St. Jude serving on their board.

Upcoming Events

June 26, 2012        Cocktail eveniing to raise money for Houston's second Library.  Come join us for a fun night of networking and new friends!  

                                         Contact Michael at halpintravel@gmail.com for more info

 

 

August 2012     Fun evening for all at the Mosaic Towers.  Bring your bathing suit and join us for drinks, music and beautiful view of downtown.  Help us reach our goal of funding scholarsips for young women in the poorest areas of the world. Empower a young girl today!

Contact Michael at halpintravel@gmail.com for more info

 

October 2012     Evening under the stars to close out the year for our final push for our 2012 goals.

 

Contact Michael at halpintravel@gmail.com for more info   

 

 

 

 

 

Event Photos

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Past Events

April 2010   Launched the Houston Chapter for Room to Read with over 150 in attendance

Sept 2010      Our second fundraiser raised over 11K to propel us toward our goal of building a library in SE Asia         

Dec 2010      Closed out the year with our third fundraiser acknowledging all those who worked so hard to make the first year a success and look forward to 2011!

April 21, 2011       Oceans Restaurant at 819 West Alabama from 7pm to 9pm for an evening of cocktails, appetizers and sprinkles cupcakes!  Over 70 people joined the cause for the evening raising awareness to even more Houstonians 

Aug 30, 2011   Summer happy hour to recruit volunteers for the Houston chapter and raise a little money to support Room to Read and their 2011 goals!

Oct 2011     RTR 350    350 Mile Bike Ride from Pittsburg to Washington DC to raise money for Room to Read.  Tired but successful competing the trip in 4 days and raising moeny for a great cause.

Dec 16-18, 2011     Bowling for Books.  Incredible weekend raising awareness for Room to Read with children and adults alike at the local bowling alley raising over $500.  Nice job to all the little ones who become so excited and helpful to the cause!  

Feb 2012          Happy hour with some new enthusiastic members to the Houston chapter.  Planning evening for Spring/Summer fundraiser.

 

 

 

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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