Reading is Fundamental Program
Since 1966, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) has been helping children discover the magic of reading. Through a network of 435,000 volunteers at 23,000 sites across the nation, RIF annually provides 16 million new, free books and reading motivation services to 5 million children and their families. Visit www.rif.org for information about Reading Is Fundamental and be sure to click on the RIF Reading Planet for interactive resources aimed at kids and grown-ups. The RIF National Poster Contest, sponsored by Nestle USA, is part of The 2003 RIF National Reading Celebration.
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Reading is Fundamental, Inc. 1825 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 Toll free: 1-877-RIF-READ |
What is RIF?
- A book distribution program designed to promote a life-long love of reading.
- Was established in 1972 as an all-volunteer organization to serve children in pre-school through 12th grade.
- Serves over 20,000 of the most needy children in Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William, and Fairfax.
- Distributes more than 60,000 books annually, at no cost to the children or their parents.
- Can be found in schools, day care centers, Head Start programs, and shelters.
