About Reach Out and Read Greater Baltimore

Reach Out and Read Greater Baltimore is a coalition of 57 sites serving over 20,000 children each year. Greater Baltimore is dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy through pediatric primary care. ROR Greater Baltimore is a coordinated effort to support ROR sites in the Greater Baltimore area, and increase the number of children served by Reach Out and Read. Activities of ROR Greater Baltimore include:
- Identifying new ROR sites and assisting with start-up applications
- Training medical providers in the ROR model
- Providing technical assistance and support to existing ROR sites
- Identifying and training ROR volunteer readers
- Establishing and maintaining connections with community literacy organizations
- Fundraising to support book purchases and other coalition activities

Coalition Announcements

Help Support the Greater Baltimore Reach Out and Read Program and Reading Is Fundamental through the "BOOK A BRIGHTER FUTURE" campaign with Baltimore area Macy's.

Beginning August 1, 2008- September 11, 2008 you will receive a $10 off coupon a $50 Macy's puchase when you donate $3 to the campaign. Donations can be given in increments of $3 and the savings will quickly add up! When you donate $9 you will receive a $30 off coupon on a $150 Macy's purchase. Coupons must purchased in the children's department. However, the coupons may be used in any department.

$1 dollar of every $3 donation will directly support the Greater Baltimore Reach Out and Read program!

Make Macy's your back to school shopping store and you can support the literacy of thousands of Baltimore children!

Join Reach Out and Read as we help Park West Medical Ceneter celebrate their "Community Day" on Saturday August 16, 2008.

Reach Out and Read will also be featured at the Franklin Square Family Care Center's "Back to School Rally for Health" on Saturday September 13, 2008 from 10am -1pm.

For additional information on these events please contact the coalition office.

SAVE THE DATE! Reach Out and Read will be apart of the Baltimore Book Festival
September 26, 27 & 28, 2008.

Trainings - On-site provider trainings are offered for all new ROR sites, as well as for existing sites that could use a "ROR refresher." Call Andrea Pyatt-Johnson at 410-396-9995 to schedule.

Book Donations

Donations of new and gently used children's books are always appreciated. Used books are given to children who are seen for sick visits and siblings, so that every visit to the physician promotes literacy. To make a donation, or to organize a book drive, please contact Andrea Pyatt-Johnson.

Volunteers

Volunteer readers in the pediatric waiting areas of ROR sites increase children's exposure to books and reading, help to make the wait a pleasant experience, and demonstrate the joy that reading together brings. To discuss volunteer opportunities in the Baltimore area, contact Andrea Pyatt-Johnson. Training is provided to all volunteers.

Advisory Board Members

Thank you to our oustanding Advisory Committee!

Susannah Bergman
Dr. Harsha Bhagtani
Louise Corwin
Dana Kaplin
Dr. Virginia Keane
Ellen Riordan
Barbara Squires
Margret Schnitzer
Kimberly Williams

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