America Reads is a federal program designed to enhance the reading skills of elementary age children. Stop by the CIC in the RMC cloisters to apply, or call 527-4970 for more information. The primary goals of the Rice chapter are letter writing and awareness raising. Each volunteer would be paired with a junior high school student. We ask that volunteers be available from 1- 4 p.m. on these Sundays.
Activities range from trips to the park to service projects, picnics etc.
Explore the wild side of Hermann Park with its many points of interest on this free 5K or 10K walk. For more information, call 247-1784. Volunteers are needed to help with games, booths, and events. For more information contact Jackie Wear at 793-4169. During the school year, it operates an after-school program in HISD schools.