About Us

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Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh is a children’s literacy organization that works to lessen the literacy and achievement gaps in neighborhoods of need in Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg.

This past year, we provided nearly 84,000 books to the more than 15,000 children and families served through all our programs, and more than 8,000 at community events!

Our books come wrapped in programming that gets kids excited about reading and provides a network of literacy support that follows them from birth into their teens. Along the way, we reach out to families, caregivers, educators and the other important adults in youngsters’ lives whose involvement is crucial to their success.

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New parents read and play with their teeniest ones at Book Babies story times aboard the Storymobile right at their doorstep. The Storymobile enchants children 2 to 5 years old at early childhood centers, preschools, and kindergartens. Books for Keeps (BFK), Everybody Wins! (EW!) and RIF Readers continue to make reading magical as students advance in school. The Storymobile visits after-schools, housing communities, and special events, where everyone who steps aboard can choose a terrific read.


Statement of Need

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly two-thirds of low-income American families do not own any books for their children. RIF Pittsburgh works to fill this critical void by placing new, high-quality, high-interest books into the hands of our city’s most economically disadvantaged children. READ MORE.


Commitment to Racial Equity

RIF Pittsburgh stands in solidarity with our families and partners in Black communities. We pledge to continue working toward a more just Pittsburgh that values, protects and empowers all of its children. READ MORE.


The RIF Pittsburgh Team


Annual Report

Click here to download our most recent Annual Report.


Job Opportunities

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