Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh

Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a team of 7 employees, the organization works to address the critical need for access to books for low-income families. RIF Pittsburgh offers a variety of programs designed to foster a lifelong love of reading in children. Their Books for Keeps program provides children with multiple opportunities to select books to keep, while Read to Your Family encourages families to engage in literacy practices at home. The Everybody Wins! program pairs volunteers with students for weekly lunchtime mentoring sessions, and the Storymobile brings books and resources directly to underserved communities. RIF Pittsburgh's dedication to reducing the literacy gap in Pittsburgh is evident in their impact. Last year, they distributed nearly 84,000 books to over 15,000 children and families through their various programs, and an additional 8,000 books were distributed at community events. Interested parties can learn more about Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh and their programs by visiting their website at rifpittsburgh.org.