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Tidewater Site Wins Award |
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(Pictured from left: Sue Rockwell, ROR VA Executive Director; K.K. West, CHKD ROR coordinator, and Lissette Pratt, Williamsburg ROR coordinator, promoting Reach Out and Read in October at CHKD's annual pediatric conference in Williamsburg.)
CHKD Honored
for Promoting Literacy
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk recently received the 2008 Rear Admiral Ben Hacker "Leadership in Literacy" Award for its outstanding Reach Out and Read program.
The award, sponsored by The Literacy Partnership, recognizes CHKD's corporate leadership in promoting literacy and healthy child development through Reach Out and Read. The CHKD Reach Out and Read program began in 2001 and currently serves more than 6,400 children in Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina.
CHKD opened two new pediatric practices in late October and introduced visiting parents to Reach Out and Read by hosting an open house and giving away 450 books. (Photos of the event are featured on ROR VA's blog.) |
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Volunteer Corner |
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(Pi Phi Sorority Sisters volunteered at a 2007 Partnership for Families Northside Community Fair, on behalf of ROR VA.)
U of R Students Lip Sync For Literacy
Members of the Pi Phi Sorority at the University of Richmond have been longtime supporters of ROR VA, from helping staff community fairs to raising funds on campus. In September, the Pi Phi's sponsored a lip sync contest and garnered $750 for ROR VA.
ROR VA is grateful for the sorority's continued support!
Volunteer Opportunity!
Reach Out and Read has been asked to wrap gifts during the hoilday season at the Chesterfield Towne Center Barnes & Noble bookstore. We need volunteers to work two-hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
If you can help, please call Sarah at (804) 521-0425.
ROR VA extends a heartfelt "Thank You" to some of our other committed volunteers:
* Alexis Bennett
* Tom & Daisy Byrd
* Kyle Jacocks
* Carol Baker |
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| Welcome to Reach Out and Read Virginia's Inaugural Newsletter.
Reach Out and Read is still one of the primary ways to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of young children who otherwise might be delayed in developing reading skills. Doctors who partner with ROR VA not only give away free books, they also educate parents about the importance of reading to their children.
Your commitment through volunteer reading, hosting book drives, spearheading fundraisers and contributing financially helps us change lives, one book at a time.
We hope you enjoy this brief update on some of our recent endeavors.
Sincerely,
Sue Rockwell,
ROR VA Executive Director
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Legislative Update Congressman Wittman Visits Williamsburg Site
Virginia legislators and representatives in Congress consistently champion Reach Out and Read at the state and federal levels.
ROR VA sincerely thanks the elected officials who have visited Reach Out and Read sites in their districts in recent months, including Congressman Robert J. Wittman, R-District 1(pictured above with Johnathan Pratt). Wittman visited Riverside Pediatric Center and met with Dr. Alan Rashid, who gave him a tour the facility last summer. Wittman also visited Olde Towne Medical Center in Williamsburg.
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ROR VA Literacy Fact for November
typical middle class child
enters first grade with
1,000 hours of being read to
while the corresponding child
from a low-income family
averages just 25 hours.
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You Can Help...
Give a Book, Change a Life!
Helping Reach Out and Read continue to help children can be as siimple as:
*Remembering us when you shop.
Reach Out and Read Virginia recently enrolled in Food Lion's Shop & Share program. If you're a Food Lion MVP cardholder, click the following link to visit Food Lion's website, then:
1) Click on Lion Shop & Share
2) Click on Register MVP cards, and
3) Select Reach Out and Read Virginia as one of your organizations.
* Hosting a book drive this fall.
Great locations to solicit support include a local business you frequent, community organizations, your church or your child's school. We'll provide you with a donation box and written instructions on how to proceed.
* Making a contribution.
* A donation of $40.00 buys one child the full, five-year ROR program, which includes 10 new, developmentally-appropriate books and literacy guidance for parents.
Unrestricted gifts allow us to expand the program around the state, making it possible to serve more than the 100,000 children already receiving books.
Contributions can be mailed to 1742 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 or made online by Clicking Here. |
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