Reading Is Fundamental | Reading Is Fundamental® Grassroots Action Center

Reading Is Fundamental Reading Is Fundamental® Grassroots Action Center

Reading is Fundamental, or "RIF," one of our nation's largest children's literacy programs may not be around for our children for long.

The work they do enables children, who can't afford to buy books, to bring home and keep, a book of their own. For years R.I.F.'s programs have opened children's eyes to adventures waiting to be taken through reading. With R.I.F.'s help, children living in sad and stressful enviornments discover the joy in losing themselves in a book.

Unfortunately, President Obama's proposed  budget for FY 2011 includes eliminating RIF's federal funding, not reduced or merely cut back, but ELIMINATING.

If you've ever enjoyed a quiet moment on the couch cuddling your child, while reading a book, please help other, less advantaged parent's enjoy a moment like that and click here to send an email to your local representatives telling them the importance of speaking out on behalf of the 4 million plus children who benefit from this program.

Can each of us, sending an email and forwarding a link - make a difference? YES WE CAN!

From my perspective, continuing federal funding in Reading is Fundamental is an investment made in the youth of today, and potential leaders of tomorrow.