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"Won't You Be a Reader?" with RIF Pittsburgh during the Summer and Fall of 2026
"Won't You Be a Reader?" with RIF Pittsburgh during the Summer and Fall of 2026

We are always looking for opportunities to partner with others – from individuals to local foundations – in our community who want to inspire a love of reading. That’s why we’re proud to be part of the “Won’t You Be a Reader?” campaign.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghJune 9, 2026
RIF Pittsburgh "Runs for a Reason" at the Pittsburgh Marathon
RIF Pittsburgh "Runs for a Reason" at the Pittsburgh Marathon

Last month, RIF Pittsburgh was proud to be a part of the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon as an official charity through the Run for a Reason program.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghJune 3, 2026
American Eagle Outfitters Volunteer with RIF Pittsburgh during Day of Giving
American Eagle Outfitters Volunteer with RIF Pittsburgh during Day of Giving

A huge thanks to all of the volunteers from the American Eagle Organization for packing summer reading bags with us as part of their 2026 Community Day!

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghMay 22, 2026
Northside Chronicle Spotlights RIF Pittsburgh and Mary Ann Graf Community Spirit Award
Northside Chronicle Spotlights RIF Pittsburgh and Mary Ann Graf Community Spirit Award

The Northside Chronicle recently featured RIF Pittsburgh in an article about this year's Northside / North Shore Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Luncheon.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghMay 15, 2026
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Storymobile and Everybody Wins! at RIF Pittsburgh
Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Storymobile and Everybody Wins! at RIF Pittsburgh

Our Storymobile and Everybody Wins! programs have been at RIF Pittsburgh for 15 years! Last week, we gathered with mentors, teachers, and amazing supporters to honor this milestone and the impact these programs have made in the lives of so many young readers. 

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghMay 12, 2026
Congratulations on the Mary Graf Community Spirit Award!!
Congratulations on the Mary Graf Community Spirit Award!!

Congratulations to our very own Kyle Fahsel, Director of Mentoring, for being awarded the Mary Graf Community Spirit Award at this year's North Shore Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Luncheon!

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghMarch 12, 2026
TribLive Highlights RIF Pittsburgh Everybody Wins! at Pittsburgh Faison
TribLive Highlights RIF Pittsburgh Everybody Wins! at Pittsburgh Faison

Our mentoring program, RIF Everybody Wins! was recently profiled by the Fox Chapel Herald Tribune.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghDecember 19, 2025
Turnitin and RIF Pittsburgh Delivers Books into Kids' Hands at MACS and PPS Weil
Turnitin and RIF Pittsburgh Delivers Books into Kids' Hands at MACS and PPS Weil

RIF Pittsburgh was honored to partner with Turnitin and Reading is Fundamental, Inc., the national organization, on special events in 2025 at two of our schools!

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghDecember 19, 2025
RIF Pittsburgh Shares Fantastic Books to Read During CLP Virtual Literacy Panel Series
RIF Pittsburgh Shares Fantastic Books to Read During CLP Virtual Literacy Panel Series

RIF Pittsburgh attended CLP Virtual Literacy Panel Series – Fantastic Books to Read With (and Gift) Kids to share some amazing recommendations.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghDecember 12, 2025
RIF Pittsburgh at the CLP's First Children's Literacy Summit
RIF Pittsburgh at the CLP's First Children's Literacy Summit

RIF Pittsburgh was proud to participate in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s (CLP) first Children’s Literacy.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghOctober 14, 2025
Sonshine Quality Child Care Features the Storymobile
Sonshine Quality Child Care Features the Storymobile

Check out this cute video of a Storymobile visit to Sonshine Quality Child Care center.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghSeptember 29, 2025
RIF Pittsburgh received 1745 books at JCC Cares service project during the 2025 Maccabi Games!
RIF Pittsburgh received 1745 books at JCC Cares service project during the 2025 Maccabi Games!

RIF Pittsburgh was honored to be chosen for the JCC Cares service project at the 2025 Maccabi Games.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghAugust 28, 2025
Kidsburgh.org - Books and beyond: Screen-free ways to build early literacy at home
Kidsburgh.org - Books and beyond: Screen-free ways to build early literacy at home

Kidsburgh recently interviewed RIF Pittsburgh to talk about our Book Babies program.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghJuly 9, 2025
Special Guests visit RIF Everybody Wins!
Special Guests visit RIF Everybody Wins!

We are so thankful to the National Aviary, Duquesne University School of Science and Engineering, and Gecko Robotics for supporting our literacy mentoring program, RIF Everybody Wins!

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghJune 4, 2025
RIF Pittsburgh Talks Mentoring at City Hall
RIF Pittsburgh Talks Mentoring at City Hall

RIF Pittsburgh attends City Council meeting to celebrate the 27th Anniversary of Take a Father to School Day with Pittsburgh Public Schools.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghApril 28, 2025
RIF Pittsburgh Joins Huddle for the Holidays at Acrisure Stadium
RIF Pittsburgh Joins Huddle for the Holidays at Acrisure Stadium

We were honored to be a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers 6th annual Huddle for the Holidays at Acrisure Stadium.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghDecember 20, 2024
KDKA CBS News Returns to Pittsburgh Weil and RIF Everybody Wins!
KDKA CBS News Returns to Pittsburgh Weil and RIF Everybody Wins!

We were thrilled to welcome reporter Lindsay Ward and KDKA CBS News back to Pittsburgh Weil Elementary school to observe a mentoring session and check in with our Reading Buddies.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghNovember 26, 2024
RIF Pittsburgh Guest Appearance on YaJagoff!
RIF Pittsburgh Guest Appearance on YaJagoff!

Kyle Fahsel, our Director of Mentoring, recently was a guest on YaJagoff! Late Night and shared about RIF’s impact across Pittsburgh and the work of our volunteer reading mentors.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghOctober 25, 2024
U.S. Secretary Cardona's #EdBusTour24 Visits the Storymobile
U.S. Secretary Cardona's #EdBusTour24 Visits the Storymobile

RIF Pittsburgh was invited to be a part of the U.S. Secretary of Education’s Back to School Bus Tour!

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghSeptember 12, 2024
RIF Pittsburgh joins Pittsburgh Public Schools panel with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten
RIF Pittsburgh joins Pittsburgh Public Schools panel with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten

Kyle Fahsel, our Director of Mentoring, was a panelist last week at a roundtable discussion moderated by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten during her “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” visit at Pittsburgh King.

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Reading is Fundamental PittsburghJune 26, 2024
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RIF Pittsburgh is an independent affiliate of Reading Is Fundamental Inc., one of the oldest and largest nonprofit children’s literacy organizations in the U.S. Our mission is to provide children with the resources, motivation, and opportunities to develop a life-long love of reading.

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