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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! More than 60 schools currently participate in our program. We also welcome small groups and independent readers to join the fun!
2020-2021 Read for RMHC-CR Schools
| Albany Academy for Girls Bell Top Elementary School Blue Creek Elementary School Bradt Primary School Castleton Elementary School Charlton Heights Elementary School Eagle Point Elementary School Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School Fonda-Fultonville Middle School |
Forts Ferry Elementary School Genet Elementary School Hoosic Valley Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School Ichabod Crane Primary School Mayfield Elementary School New Scotland Elementary School Northville Elementary School Pinewood Intermediate School Red Mill Elementary School Rensselaer Park Elementary School |
Richfield Springs Elementary School Sacandaga Elementary School Schalmont Middle School Schoharie Elementary School St. Clements Regional Catholic School St. Madeleine Sophie School Stevens Elementary School Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central 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.
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
Before you go, enjoy a story from our online video library!
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 2020-2021 Business Partners
