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 Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.
Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.
All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.
RIF's accomplishments are due in part to the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and thousands of individuals.
FY2007 RIF Impact by State
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Donor of the Month
We are delighted to recognize The Verizon Foundation as our June Donor of the Month! A dedicated advocate of children’s literacy and RIF, The Verizon Foundation generously supports multiple technology initiatives at RIF. These initiatives streamline processes for coordinators, enabling them to spend less time on administrative matters for the program and more time working with the children and families they serve.
The Verizon Foundation is a committed supporter of education and literacy efforts, through their charitable endeavors and through the creation of Thinkfinity.org, a free, comprehensive educational website which is designed to improve learning in traditional settings and beyond the classroom. RIF looks forward to continuing to work together with The Verizon Foundation to improve the resources available to local program coordinators.
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