Reading 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 provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year. 
The Beginning the Journey chapter of Reading Is Fundamental is dedicated to eradicating illiteracy! We offer enriching activities that spark children's interest in reading. And every child involved with RIF gets to choose and keep new books, at no cost to the child or their families. Since our programs start in 2008 , we have provided over 2500 books to local low income children and our efforts continue to grow. Our chapter was selected as the February 2009 program of the month.
To support our program by volunteering, making a donation or registering your child to participate in our activities please visit http://www.beginningthejourney.com/ or email us at info@beginningthejourney.com.
