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Be a part of our story!

Read for RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program that gives participants the opportunity to use their individual skills and interests to support children and families served by RMHC of the Capital Region. Readers gather sponsors for the reading they plan to do over a month’s time, and all the donations they earn are used to give love and support to families dealing with serious childhood illnesses and injuries.

School & Library-Based Programs

Howe Elementary School
Hudson Falls Kindergarten Center
Hudson Falls Primary School
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
Hudson Falls Middle School
Ichabod Crane Primary School
Ichabod Crane Middle School
Jefferson Elementary School
Karigon Elementary School
Kingsborough Elementary School
Linden Avenue Middle School
Lisha Kill Middle School
Loudonville Christian School
Lynch Literacy Academy
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Marie Curie Institute
McNulty Academy
Mechanicville Elementary School
Menands School
Middleburgh Elementary School
Middleburgh Library
Milton Terrace Elementary School
Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School
Moreau Elementary School
New Scotland Elementary School
North Albany Elementary School
North Warren Elementary School
Northville Elementary School
Okte Elementary School
Park Terrace Elementary School
Pashley Elementary School
Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School
Pine Bush Elementary School
Pinewood Intermediate School
Pleasant Avenue Elementary School

Queensbury Elementary School
Radez Elementary School
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Middle School
Red Mill Elementary School
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Riccardi Reads for Ronald
Richfield Springs Elementary School
Rosendale Elementary School
Ryder Elementary School
Sacandaga Elementary School
Salem Central School
Schalmont Middle School
Schoharie Elementary School
Schuylerville Elementary School
Shatekon Elementary School
Skano Elementary School
South Kortright Central School
Spindle City Vineyard
St. Clements Regional Catholic School
St. Madeleine Sophie School
St. Piux X School
Stamford Central School
Stevens Elementary School
Tamarac Elementary School
Tecler Elementary School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Warren Street Elementary School
Watervliet Elementary School
William H. Barton Intermediate School
Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School
Wood Road Elementary School
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Worcester Elementary School

For readers ages 14 and under, Read for RMHC-CR runs in partnership with area elementary and middle schools. Many schools participate in our program already, and we are always happy to have new schools join us. We also welcome local libraries, small groups and independent readers to be a part of our story!

Program participants start by selecting a reading month. During that month, students track the time they spend reading, and ask family and friends to sponsor their efforts. At the end of the month, donations are gathered and returned to RMHC-CR. Throughout the month, participants can also collect donations online through their own personal fundraising pages.

Thanks to our many program partners, participants earn great prizes as they raise funds for RMHC-CR. More importantly, they gain critical reading skills and learn valuable lessons about helping others. In addition, we offer 10% of funds raised back to schools or nonprofit groups who promote this program for their students/members.

Would you like to join us? Please contact Nancy Damato, Read for RMHC-CR Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 for more information.