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Reach Out and Read Welcomes New Regional Executive Director for Oregon and Washington
As Reach Out and Read Northwest continues to expand its impact, the organization is welcoming a new leader dedicated to helping children and families thrive. Meg McNulty will serve as Regional Executive Director for Washington and Oregon, drawing on more than 25 years of experience in early childhood development, mental health, and pediatric care to lead the organization's work across both states and expand access to its evidence-based model.
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Milestone comes as the program celebrates 20 years of impact across Alabama, connecting morefamilies with books, guidance, and trusted support during early childhood MONTGOMERY (May 8, 2026) – Reach Out and Read-Alabama has reached a major milestone: The nonprofit now partners with 100 participating clinical sites statewide, expanding access to books, early literacy guidance, and […]
(CBS NEWS) Even though the surge of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis is over, the memories remain. And some adults are especially worried about children in immigrant communities and what they saw. That’s when a group led by a pediatrician stepped in. “We hope that reading books with family members reduces stress for kids and their families,” […]
As families in Minnesota face disruptions to their routine care and daily life, the national nonprofit Reach Out and Read is providing nearly 10,000 children’s books and caregiver resources directly to families, fostering connections beyond the pediatricexam room. A November 2025 report from Physicians for Human Rights found that fear related to immigration enforcement is […]
“In a well-child visit, I want the book over the stethoscope. I don’t have to make that choice, but I learn more from the book.” — Dr. Mary Ann Woodruff, Reach Out and Read Washington Medical Director. The commitment of Reach Out and Read Northwest clinicians, staff, and supporters made the front page of The […]
United Through Reading in action: An enlisted father recorded himself reading a book so that his son canuse his copy to read “together.” This Veterans Day, Reach Out and Read honors military families by sharing the story of a partnership that bridges miles and moments through the power of reading. For military families, distance is […]