New York
 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 
New York
 Chapter

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.

Meet the 
New York
 Chapter Leaders

Amy Powell
Amy Powell is a New York based food and travel writer. She is a graduate of the Hotel School of Administration at Cornell University and the French Culinary Institute. Prior to writing full time, Amy worked extensively in beverage industry serving as a regional sales manager covering United States. Amy was a founding Chapter Member in Los Angeles, serving as Co-Director of Programs.
Cary Jones
Cary Jones has recently relocated to New York from Los Angeles where she was a founding member of the LA Chapter. Having worked in the entertainment industry for the past 12 years, she is now establishing her career roots on the east coast. She is an avid adventure traveler, semi professional wine drinker and an extremely verbose emailer.

Upcoming Events

Tickets on Sale Now to Room to Read's 2013 Spring Benefit.  To register: 

https://www.roomtoread.org/nycspringbenefit

 









 


 

 

 
 

Join Room to Read's New York Chapter and Nick Kristof for

An Exclusive Screening of

Half the Sky
 Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

We'll preview the new documentary from The New York Times journalist Nick Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn, based on their best-selling book. 

The film features incredible footage of Room to Read’s work in Vietnam along with several moving stories from our Girls' Education Program. We'll be joined by Director/Producer Maro Chermayeff and Room to Read Founder and Board Co-Chair John Wood. 

Monday, October 1, 2012

Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, New York

6:30pm Doors Open, 7:30pm Film Screening

Tickets: $25 
Register at halftheskynyc.eventbrite.com

World Change Starts with Educated Children.®




Namaste India Global Yoga Event is right around the corner! The big day takes place this
Saturday, June 16th at various studios around NYC, and we need your help filling classes! Join
this global effort to raise $37,500 to go towards girls’ annual scholarships for Room to Read’s
Girls’ Education Program!

The NYC Chapter has secured the following studios in Manhattan to host yoga classes at various
times and various levels of donation. So go ahead...attend a class, spread the word to your
network, bring a friend or two, and help Room to Read reach its goal!!!

KICKOFF CLASS ON JUNE 13TH:
Please email Tiffany tiffyc@gmail.com to register TODAY to secure your spot. The session
will be at Pure Yoga East from 12:30-1:30 pm, taught by Pure Yoga teacher and Lululemon
Ambassador, Loren Bassett. Suggested donation price is $20.

SATURDAY GLOBAL YOGA DAY – JUNE 16TH
1. Shockra Studio (9:00-10:00 AM)
114 East 28th Street #2A, NY, NY 10016
Teacher: Rebecca Fordham
Suggested Donation Price: $20 per person
Pre-register by emailing Tiffany Chang tiffyc@gmail.com

2. Ishta Yoga (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
56 East 11th Street, NY, NY 10003
Style: Ishta
Teacher: Sarah Platt-Finger
Donation Class Price: $22 per person
Pre-register at www.ishtayoga.com (sign up specifically for Sarah’s 11 AM class)

3. Mang’Oh (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM)
322 East 39th Street, NY, NY 10016
Style: Hatha Vinyasa “Chill Out Yoga”
Teacher: Djuna Passman
Donation Class Price: $20 per person

Pre-register at www.mangohstudio.com (sign up specifically for Djuna’s 11:15 AM class)

4. Pure Yoga West (3:00-4:00 PM)
204 West 77th Street, NY, NY 10024
Style: Slow Flow Vinyasa
Teacher: Danya Merson
Donation Class Price: $20 per person
Pre-register by emailing Tiffany Chang tiffyc@gmail.com

VISIT our Events tab on the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RoomtoReadNYC
for more information on participating studios and volunteer opportunities. 'Join' the event
to keep up to date with the latest news leading up to June 16.



Event Photos

Past Events

 


Room to Read Founder & Board Co-Chair, John Wood invites you to the 
New York Chapter's Annual Spring Benefit.

Please join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a fantastic live and silent auction.

Host Committee:
Natasha Uberoi
Chelsea Burger
Arzoo Bhusri
Hamaseh Nasseh & Hossein Sheini
Ali Rosen & Daniel Gourvitch
Michelle Griffith Brodsky
Danielle Graham
Graves & Colleen Tompkins
Melissa Epperly


May 17, 2012
7:30pm
(VIP Reception 6:30pm with Champagne toast)


Midtown Loft
267 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016

General Admission:
$125 before April 12, $150 after April 12

VIP Admission
$225

Ambassador Level Admission 
(total of 8 VIP tickets): $1,600


To Purchase tickets or donate, please visit


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Trying to stay fit in the New Year? Come run with us!
Introducing the "Are You Ready For Some Football Sunday Funday Runday" 4-Miler!

What: A 4-mile fun run/race in Central Park plus drinking and football watching afterward
When: Sunday, January 22nd at 11am
Where: Meet at the entrance of Central Park on 84th Street and 5th Avenue. Look for people that look like runners.

Prizes: A Growler of beer for the winner! There will also be a special surprise for a lucky participant drawn at random. It could be you!
Suggested Donation: $10

Post-Run Celebration and Game Watch: Jack Russell's, 2nd Avenue between 82nd and 83rd
Race Course: It will be a 4 mile run starting at the entrance to Central Park on 84th Street and 5th Avenue (SW corner, right next to the Met). It will cross the park just south of the 86th Street car Transverse, and continue down the west side of the park, past Tavern on the Green, back across to the east side at the southern end, and loop back up to where we started. Runners will then run out of the park on 84th street until they reach 3rd Avenue, at which point they will run south to 82nd, where they will turn left and finish on 82nd almost at 2nd avenue. Celebratory drinking for the football championship games at Jack Russell's on 2nd Avenue between 82nd and 83rd.

If you don't want to run, you can still come to the bar after. We'd love to see you and watch the game with you!

Email Lauren at lauren.caselli@gmail.com with questions.




Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 1st!
It will be a fun night with a portion of proceeds benefitting Room to Read.


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Room to Read is pleased to present a journey around the world through wine with Jancis Robinson OBE MW. Ms. Robinson, of the Financial Times and JancisRobinson.com, will present eight different world-class wines accompanied by hors d'oeuvres. The evening will also include a live auction and a presentation by John Wood, Room to Read founder and board co-chair. 

Wednesday, October 19th
6:30pm-9:30pm 

New York Vintners
21 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007

To Purchase tickets:



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Come celebrate Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, with Room to Read’s New York Chapter! The South Street Seaport Diwali Event is the largest Indian festival that invites more than 10,000 people of South Asian origin into New York City. 
WHEN AND WHERE: 
Sunday, October 2nd 2011
12pm - 8pm 
South Street Seaport – East River Pier 17 
http://www.southstreetseaport.com/Visitor-Information 

Visit the Room to Read table at the Diwali Festival on Sunday to hear about the progress Room to Read has made in South Asia over the last 10 years. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a variety of Indian cuisines, cultural programs and fireworks. We hope to see you there! 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS :
We need volunteers to help man the table at the event and have the following shifts available: 
11:45 - 2:00 
2:00 - 4:00 
4:00 - 6:00 
6:00 - 8:00 
Please email Shiv Patel (shiv.patel02@gmail.com) with your interest in volunteering and/or any questions.

 


SNAP Sports Bar

Bring your friends and learn more about Room to Read and how to become involved in the New York Chapter.  Room to Read is a non-profit whose mission is to create world change through educating children in the developing world.  In just eleven years working in nine countries in Asia and Africa, Room to Read has built over 1,400 schools, distributed over 9.4 million books in native languages, built over 11,000 libraries, and is providing long term scholarships and mentoring for 10,590 girls who otherwise would not have access to an education. The New York City Chapter is a group of enthusiastic volunteers devoted to raising money to support Room to Read’s mission by organizing fun and creative activities.  Come meet JOHN WOOD, founder of Room to Read, and join us for a night of drinks and good people and learn how to get involved.

SNAP Sports Bar
248 W. 14th St.
NYC, NY 10011
6pm to 9pm
Informative Overview of Room to Read and New York Chapter 7-7:30pm
Donate $20 at the information table and get a complimentary drink.
Drink specials for all Room to Read attendees provided by SNAP. 


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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