Past Events:

Community Story Time at Barefoot Books - November 15

2008 Rodman Ride for Kids - October 4

Special thanks to our riders and sponsors who raised over $37,000! This year's event was held on October 4, which was a beautifully sunny day, in Foxboro, MA.

You can join the fun and help Raising A Reader MA by being a rider or sponsor next year. 100% of your donation will be matched 15% by the Rodman Ride for Kids! Since all of the expenses associated with the Ride for Kids are underwritten, donors are guaranteed that 100% of all Ride donations will be contributed to Raising A Reader MA and used to benefit the children and families we serve.

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First Annual Raising A Reader Goodnight Moon Gala - May 14

We would like to extend our thanks to all who came out and supported the Goodnight Moon Gala to benefit Raising A Reader MA.  We were thrilled by the results of our first year event and are so very grateful to our event supporters.  Thank you.

The event raised $250,000 to further the Raising A Reader mission throughout Greater Boston, Lawrence, and beyond.  Together we transformed the Davio’s Galleria into a magical setting where we sampled appetizers prepared by Boston’s finest chefs, enjoyed an unforgettable dinner prepared especially for our guests by Davio’s and were thoroughly entertained by Susan Wornick and Glenn Ordway as they ushered us through an action packed program. 
 
We were proud to honor Mr. Don Rodman, a true philanthropic citizen of Massachusetts. After a warm introduction by Patriot’s owner Robert Kraft, Don spoke eloquently about his love for his family, his passion for philanthropy, and his admiration of the Raising A Reader mission.

Raising A Reader Celebration at the Early Learning Center in Chelsea - April 17

As a part of their week-long Week of the Young Child Celebration, the Early Learning Center in Chelsea is hosting a family literacy event for the 180 children and families who currently participate in the Raising A Reader program at ELC. Raising A Reader staff will begin the celebration with a large group read-aloud of The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear by Audrey & Don Wood, followed by art activities for the children to do with their teachers and families. Additionally, each child will receive their very own copy of the book and take-home art activities.

ROCA Healthy Families' Family Literacy Event at the Chelsea Public Library - February 9