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Overview

Kids on a BenchReading 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 provided 4.4 million children with 15 million new, free books and literacy resources last 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.

 

Supporters Spotlight

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Donor of the Month

US AirwaysRIF is pleased to recognize US Airways for their generous support. In September and October, RIF and US Airways invite you to take part in the "Fly with US. Read with Kids®" campaign to recognize the importance of children's literacy. Again this year, RIF and US Airways present the Read with Kids Challenge. Log the minutes you spend reading with the children in your life for a chance to win great travel prizes. And supporters who make a donation to RIF of $50 or more through the campaign will be eligible to receive US Airways Dividend Miles.

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What's New

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Program Reach at a Glance
View a map that shows the number of RIF programs across the country.

*RIF Celebrated Its 40th Anniversary
Learn some fun RIF facts and more about our 40th anniversary.

* Reading Is Fundamental
For Our Children & RI TV Icon - SidebarOur Future

Learn more about the impact RIF's programs and services have on local communities in this short clip. Play video...

  Worth a Read
 

"Everywhere I have sought rest and not found it,
except sitting in a corner by myself with a little book."
Thomas a Kempis

   
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