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Read for RMHC-CR
Be a part of our story!
Read for RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program that empowers elementary and middle school students to develop lifelong skills while supporting children and families served by RMHC of the Capital Region.
It’s easy to Read for RMHC-CR! 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!
2020-2021 School and Library Partners
| Albany Academy for Girls Albany School of Humanities Altamont Elementary School Argyle Elementary School Bell Top Elementary School Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School Blue Creek Elementary School Bradt Primary School Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Brown School Brunswick Community Library Castleton Elementary School Charlton Heights Elementary School Colonie Library Eagle Point Elementary School Elsmere Elementary School Farnsworth Middle School Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School Fonda-Fultonville Middle School Forts Ferry Elementary School Genet Elementary School Gilboa-Conesville Central School Glen-Worden Elementary School Glendaal Elementary School |
Hoosic Valley Elementary School Ichabod Crane Primary School Jefferson Elementary School Karigon Elementary School Latham Ridge Elementary School Mayfield Elementary School McNulty Academy Mechanicville Elementary School Menands School Middleburgh Elementary School Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School New Scotland Elementary School North Warren Elementary School Northville Elementary School Okte Elementary School Orenda Elementary School Pashley Elementary School Pinewood Intermediate School Pleasant Avenue Elementary School Radez Elementary School Red Mill Elementary School Rensselaer Park Elementary School Richfield Springs Elementary School Ryder Elementary School |
Sacandaga Elementary School Schalmont Middle School Schoharie Elementary School Skano Elementary School St. Ambrose School St. Clements Regional Catholic School St. Jude the Apostle School St. Madeleine Sophie School St. Mary’s School St. Piux X School Stamford Central School Stevens Elementary School Tecler Elementary School Valley Falls Free Library Van Rensselaer Elementary School Voorheesville Central School Voorheesville Public Library Warren Street Elementary School Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School William H. Barton Intermediate School Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School Wood Road Elementary School Woodland Hill Montessori School |
Program participants start by selecting a reading month. During that month, children track each minute 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, children can also collect donations online through their own personal fundraising pages.
Thanks to our many program partners, children 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.
Would you like to join us? Please contact Nancy Damato, Read for RMHC-CR Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 for more information.
Don’t miss our resources for young readers, featuring the RMHC-CR Video Story Library and book recommendations from our teen volunteers!
Each year, we look forward to this opportunity for our children to help other children in need through the volunteer gift of reading. Our students love the goal incentives we create each year, like sliming staff members or silly stringing the principal. It is great fun for all!
Lisa Mickle, Principal, Okte Elementary
Support Our Readers
As a Read for RMHC-CR business partner, you can help provide program materials and incentives that foster a love of reading and teach children valuable lessons about serving others.
Bronze Heart Partners
- Investment: $100-499
- Name featured on Read for RMHC-CR program materials (reaching more than 25,000 students/families)
- Name with hyperlink included on Read for RMHC-CR webpage
Silver Heart Partners
- Investment: $500-999
- Logo featured on Read for RMHC-CR program materials (reaching more than 25,000 students/families)
- Logo with hyperlink included on Read for RMHC-CR webpage
Gold Heart Partners
- Investment: $1,000+
- Contact Sue Nigra, Director of Development, at (518) 438-2655 to discuss a customized package with enhanced benefits for your business
Use the form below to make your partnership gift online.
Thank You to Our 2021-2022 Business Partners
