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As the largest literacy organization in the region, we are breaking down barriers and leading the
way through innovative partnerships, accessible, flexible services, and more intimate relationships
within Pittsburgh’s diverse communities. Literacy Pittsburgh is transforming lives, making a differ-
ence to individuals, their children, the workforce and Pittsburgh – and bringing greater prosperity
for all

Literacy Pittsburgh
411 Seventh Avenue
Suite 550
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-393-7600
412-393-7627 fax
info@literacypittsburgh.org

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S. Department
of Education1, children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over children who are
not Twenty-six percent of children who were read to three or four times in the last week by a family
member recognized all letters of the alphabet. This is compared to 14 percent of children who were
read to less frequently.

Nearly two-thirds of low-income families do not own any books for their children. Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh
addresses this critical need by providing children with access to self-selected books, creating positive environments that
motivate children to develop a lifelong love of reading, and engaging families in literacy practices in the home. By providing
services to more than 20,000 of our city’s most economically disadvantaged children, RIF Pittsburgh is dedicated to reducing
the literacy gap in our community and fostering a lifelong love of reading in the children we serve.

Are you interested in learning more about RIF Pittsburgh? Feel free to contact us!

Address: 10 Children’s Way, Suite 300, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Phone: 412-321-8022
Fax: 412-586-0883
Email: info@rifpittsburgh.org

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