Orange County
 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 
Orange County
 Chapter

The Orange County Chapter of Room to Read was started a few years ago and had an honorary mention by John Wood in his book "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World." Since then we have grown into a passionate group committed to spread awareness and raise funds for the betterment of underpriviledged children around the world.

Follow us on Twitter @RoomtoRead_OC, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roomtoreadOC, or join us on LinkedIn at Room to Read: Orange County Chapter.

Meet the 
Orange County
 Chapter Leaders





Mikhanh Pham -- Chapter Co-Leader/Volunteer & Membership
Mikhanh is a marketing professional in the field of health & beauty. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam, but has called sunny Orange County her home for more than 20 years. Mikhanh is thrilled to be a part of the thriving RtR Orange County Chapter to carry out the mission of raising global literacy and empowering young girls.





Claire Winograd -- Students Helping Students Officer
Claire Winograd is a graduate of University of Illinois and mother of three boys. She volunteers each summer to host a children's book club at her local library and advocate for more library resources in her hometown of Aliso Viejo. She is passionate about the needs of children here and abroad, especially when it comes to global literacy and education.





Azadeh Nasibi -- Corporate Fundraising Officer
Azadeh works in business development at Covidien Vascular Therapies. She was born in Tehran, Iran but grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. For the past 15 years, Southern California has been home. Azadeh's passionate about education and believes in the power it can have on changing the direction of a person’s life, opening doors and enabling independence. She's excited to support RtR's miss

Upcoming Events

Namaste World! Day
Saturday, June 1, 2013
On June 1, we will be hosting Namaste World! Day, a global yoga event in honor of girls' education. Check out www.roomtoread.org/namasteworld
The following studios are our generous sponsors:
*Ra Yoga in Costa Mesa www.rayoga.com
*Yoga Works in Mission Viejo www.yogaworks.com
*Yoga Mat in Anaheim www.theyogamatoc.com 
Please join these studios in their enthusiastic support of girls' education by attending classes there on June 1. Namaste!


STRETCHING MINDS
A Monthly Yoga Event @ Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point
(Behind the Ritz Carlton Hotel)

Every THIRD Saturday of the month
UPCOMING: Saturday, May 18, 2013 

10AM to 11:30AM

Suggested Donation: $1-$20


 

We are delighted to announce that Room to Read is now an approved beneficiary for Thrivent Financial's Choice Dollars. If you are a Thrivent member, click here to designate your dollars toward the cause of education via Room to Read:
https://www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice/program/dollars_details/index.html

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Past Events

Official Launch Party for the Orange County Chapter!

Thursday, April 26, 2012
7:30pm
Grand Garden Restaurant
8894 Bolsa Avenue
Westminster
100% of net proceeds go to Room to Read's education initiatives.
Special thank you to our generous sponsor, Grand Garden Restaurant.

June 16, 2012 Namaste India Global Yoga Fundraising Day

Ra Yoga Studio is a proud sponsor of Namaste India. Attend Vinyasa Level 1 Class at 12:15pm on June 16 with Jenny http://www.rayogastudio.com All proceeds will be donated to Room to Read to fund girls' education in India.



STRETCHING MINDS
A Monthly Yoga Event @ Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point

Behind the Ritz Carlton Hotel

Every THIRD Saturday of the month

10AM to 11:30AM

Suggested Donation: $10-$20

 

A JEWELRY WONDERLAND PARTY

Shopping & Mingling in support of Room to Read

270 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Restaurant Night at the Derby Dueling Piano Bar
Thursday, March 28, 2013 6pm-9pm
27741 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 

40 Days & 40 Nights No-Sweets Campaign
Our Chapter Leader, Mikhanh Pham, will be giving up all sweets from February 13 through March 30 as part of her personal 40-Days-Of-No-Sweets Campaign for Literacy. Her goal is to raise $5,000 to build a Room-to-Read caliber in-school library in Vietnam. Support her with your contributions, and spread the word by sending the campaign link to your networks:
http://roomtoread.kintera.org/general/40days40nights 

 

Suggested sponsorship amounts:

 

*Not Your Cookie Cutter $50
*Piece Of Cake $75
*We All Scream For Ice Cream $100
*Sweet Tooth Fairy $125
*DECADENT $250

 

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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