Mission Reach Out and Read of Greater New York gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together .
Our Impact
3-6 mo. vocabulary advantage
One million families served
Parents 4x more likely to read to kids
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Press + Social
Our Benefits
On June 5, 2018, Chelsea Clinton, Andrea Davis Pinkney and Eileen FitzPatrick joined us for our 20th Anniversary Benefit— helping us raise $300,000 so that we can deepen our impact across the region.
Featured Articles
April 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025
City’s First Readers is a collaboration of non-profit organizations across
New York City that work together to promote literacy development…
March 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025
Championing Early Relational Health & Literacy at Urban Health Plan: ROR GNY had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mohammad…
Reach Out and Read Site Feature: Putting Literacy “Front and Center” for Long Island Health Centers
Apr 02, 2025
Any of the pediatric waiting rooms at Harmony Healthcare Long Island could easily be mistaken for the children’s section…
Pediatrician in Harlem emphasizes reading to help kids stay healthy
Jan 29, 2025
By AMANDA D’AMBROSIO Crain’s New York Business “They are able – through books and libraries – to get out…
Reach Out and Read GNY Rings the Opening Bell at the NY Stock Exchange
Jan 29, 2025
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Reach Out & Read to the podium to celebrate 25 years of bringing…
Dr. Salcedo and Marty Martinez talk Early Literacy on Bronx Net
Nov 27, 2024
Kibin Alleyne is joined by Marty Martinez, CEO of Reach Out and Read; along with Dr. Vanessa Salcedo, Greater…
Staff + Leadership
Executive Director
Director of Literacy and Public Policy
Board of Directors
Chairperson , Jack E. Pace IIIWhite & Case
Vice Chair , Leora Mogilner, MDMount Sinai Medical Center
Treasurer , Stephen Della NoceHoulihan Lokey
Secretary , Goldie Alfasi-Siffert, PhDBeth Israel Residency in Urban Family Medicine
Fordham University
Macmillan Learning
S&P Global
Muzinich & Co.
Goldman Sachs
Miltan Management Co.
Deutsche Bank
Scholastic, Inc.
Proskauer Rose, LLP
TD Bank
KWT Advisory
Press + Social
Our Benefits
On June 5, 2018, Chelsea Clinton, Andrea Davis Pinkney and Eileen FitzPatrick joined us for our 20th Anniversary Benefit— helping us raise $300,000 so that we can deepen our impact across the region.
Featured Articles
April 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025City’s First Readers is a collaboration of non-profit organizations across New York City that work together to promote literacy development…
March 2025 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2025Championing Early Relational Health & Literacy at Urban Health Plan: ROR GNY had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mohammad…
Reach Out and Read Site Feature: Putting Literacy “Front and Center” for Long Island Health Centers
Apr 02, 2025Any of the pediatric waiting rooms at Harmony Healthcare Long Island could easily be mistaken for the children’s section…
Pediatrician in Harlem emphasizes reading to help kids stay healthy
Jan 29, 2025By AMANDA D’AMBROSIO Crain’s New York Business “They are able – through books and libraries – to get out…
Reach Out and Read GNY Rings the Opening Bell at the NY Stock Exchange
Jan 29, 2025The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Reach Out & Read to the podium to celebrate 25 years of bringing…
Dr. Salcedo and Marty Martinez talk Early Literacy on Bronx Net
Nov 27, 2024Kibin Alleyne is joined by Marty Martinez, CEO of Reach Out and Read; along with Dr. Vanessa Salcedo, Greater…