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RIF's Fourth Annual Gift of Reading Awards Gala, will be held in June 2009. Check back for details.

About RIF's Third Annual Gift of Reading Awards Gala

RIF's Third Annual Gift of Reading Awards Gala, took place on Wednesday, September 26, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. The gala not only raised awareness of RIF's mission within the corporate community, our largest individual supporters, and on Capitol Hill but also generated essential funds to enhance the quality and impact of RIF's work, which extends across the U.S. to every state and territory. This year's theme was "Behind Every Book is a Story" and showcased our most beloved childhood books.

This black-tie gathering will brought together Washington dignitaries, distinguished policymakers, and corporate and community leaders who share our commitment to children's literacy. While raising funds to benefit the 4.5 million children RIF serves across the country, the gala honored three leaders along with RIF's Volunteer of the Year Award winners for their contributions to expanding literacy and educational opportunities for all America's children.