2025 Annual Benefit: A Book for Every Child
READ. CELEBRATE. GIVE.
Join us for A BOOK FOR EVERY CHILD, Reach Out & Read of Greater NY’s annual benefit. An evening of celebration, connection, and impact! Together, we’re taking one step closer to putting a book in the hands of every child, at every check-up, and building a brighter future for NY’s next generation.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Cocktails | 6:00 PM
Dinner | 7:00 PM
Award Ceremony & Auction | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Tribeca Rooftop
2 Desbrosses Street
New York, NY
ELIE TAHARI
Literacy Leadership Award
Elie Tahari’s journey from humble beginnings to global fashion icon reflects the transformative power of resilience, creativity, and opportunity. Throughout his career, Mr. Tahari has been a steadfast supporter of children’s causes, championing organizations that provide care, education, and opportunity to vulnerable young people around the world. His dedication to building stronger families and better futures for children, along with his embodiment of the American dream, beautifully reflects the mission and values of Reach Out & Read of Greater NY. We are thrilled to honor his achievements with our 2025 Literacy Leadership Award.
Annual benefit support from our community is vital to advancing our mission. Your generosity strengthens our fiscal foundation and reflects our shared commitment to building healthy family relationships, promoting early childhood literacy, advancing health & education equity, and uplifting inclusion.
Single tickets, tables, and corporate sponsorships will be available starting August 11, 2025. We’re happy to create a custom sponsorship experience that reflects what matters most to you; reach out to our team to learn more: gala@reachoutandreadnyc.org.
Past Events: Annual Reach Out and Read of Greater New York 2025 Conference: Building Bonds – Early Relational Health
Empowering Healthcare & Community Partners Through Early Literacy
📅 Date: May 8, 2025
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York is pleased to host our annual conference, providing healthcare and community partners with insights, strategies, and research-driven approaches to support the continued impact of early literacy.
This year’s theme focuses on early relational health, with expert speakers and panelists sharing best practices for integrating literacy and relational health into pediatric care.
25 Years & Counting: Annual Benefit
A Book for Every Child
On October 9th at the beautiful City Winery in NYC, the ROR GNY Network came together for an evening filled with hope and generosity in support of our mission: to promote early childhood literacy and healthy family relationships. Together, we are making a significant stride to providing a book for every child and ensuring a brighter future for our city’s next generation of leaders and readers!
More About The Event Here
Stay tuned for news about our 2025 Conference!
VIRTUAL READ ALOUDS
Join us as staff and volunteers read picture books for children ages 2-8 and their families on our Facebook page.
VIRTUAL PARENT AND CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS
Workshops are offered in English and Spanish via Zoom or Facebook Live. All workshops are recorded and posted on our Parents & Families section of our website, as well as our YouTube Channel.
Quarterly Town Halls for Reach Out and Read of Greater New York clinics and hospitals are held in August, November, March, and June. Town Halls are designed for existing Reach Out and Read of Greater New York medical providers to connect and learn from each other.
Interested in joining? Please email sitesupport@reachoutandreadnyc.org for an invitation.