San Diego
 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 
San Diego
 Chapter

The San Diego Chapter launched in the fall of 2006 with a successful event at UC San Diego. Not only did chapter co-founders Darah and Marshall Roslyn inspire many guests to donate, many dedicated volunteers committed to sharing in the passion and effort of creating world change through educated children. Darah and Marshall brought early success to the chapter and have since moved to China.

Now, with leaders, Karen Baez and Dr. Sherry Nooravi, our focus in San Diego is to build a sustainable infrastructure for the chapter, create awareness events throughout the year, hold an annual gala in the fall, and engage students and teachers through our Students Helping Students program.

Meet the 
San Diego
 Chapter Leaders

Karen Baez
Karen Baez is a professional Leadership Coach and bookworm with a long-held vision of being surrounded by smiling children from around the world.
She supports RtR because making a difference in our world and inspiring others to take on leadership is in perfect alignment with her commitment
to collaborate with the San Diego community and contribute to children’s smiles and education.

Dr. Sherry Nooravi
Sherry Nooravi aims to maximize potential in organizations and communities. As an Organization Development professional, she supports company growth through employee development and engagement. As a longtime RtR supporter, she believes that education is the key to success for current and future generations and seeks to inspire her local community to help send thousands of children to school.

Upcoming Events

Room to Read Fundraiser - January 31 2012

Please join us for some great networking with business professionals, community leaders and folks looking to make a difference: tasty bites, wine and some great conversation. You will have the chance to hear Room to Read's amazing story from our chapter volunteers. A portion of all wine purchases will benefit Room to Read. Please find more information at by following the eventbrite RSVP link below.

Where: 57 Degrees (1735 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92101)
When: January 31, 6PM-8PM

You can RSVP to the event here:


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Past Events

Global Runway for Literacy: Thursday, October 21st

We invited Read members to join San Diego's philanthropic and fashion-forward community for the San Diego Chapter's Global Runaway for Literacy gala event on October 21, 2010. The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising will provide the backdrop to a stylish evening complete with globally infused entertainment, fine food, wine and beer, and an inspirational presentation by Room to Read's CEO and Co-Founder, Erin Ganju. In addition to learning more about Room to Read's incredible achievements in just ten years, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with local designers who took on the challenge of creating wearable art inspired by literacy and gender equality in education. 

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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