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RIF Highlights

 
URGENT: Save RIF's FUNDING
RIF has reached a major milestone in the process to save RIF's funding. The House appropriations subcommittee and the Senate appropriations committee have included level funding for RIF amongst proposed allocations for fiscal year 2009. Watch this special video message from Margaret McNamara Pastor, daughter of RIF's founder Margaret McNamara.

Give to RIF, Save at Macy's
Book A Brighter FutureHelp RIF and Macy's "Book A Brighter Future" for kids in your community. Simply stop by your local Macy's, give $3 to RIF, and get $10 off a $50 Macy's purchase (exclusions apply).

Wayside School is Falling DownRIF's 2008 Back-to-School Guide
Booklists, tips, and more! RIF has plenty of ways to get families and educators into the back-to-school groove. This year's guide features expert advice from Dr. Twila Liggett, founder of the Emmy award-winning TV series, Reading Rainbow.

VOYA logo2008 VOYA Winners
RIF proudly announces its recipients of the 2008 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Coca-Cola Company. RIF recognizes these outstanding RIF coordinators for their dedication and service.

Multicultural Campaign

RIF's Multicultural Literacy Campaign
The RIF Multicultural Literacy Campaign is a multi-year effort to promote and support early childhood literacy in African-American, Hispanic and Native American communities.


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Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. 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 4.6 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.  

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