2020 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN -- IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
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In 1918, just as many U.S. women were about to achieve their dream — the right to vote — the flu pandemic struck, killing thousands and almost derailing seven decades of suffrage work. How did women triumph anyway? They turned to letter-writing and other grassroots efforts to move the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution across the finish line and into law.
More than 100 years later, our country is again living through a pandemic. Inspired by the suffragists who had to pivot to reach their goal, RIF of NOVA is pivoting, too. We are working in inventive ways with school partners to reach the children in our community who need books the most.
However…we cannot do this without your help.
Our appeal began on August 18, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification day and runs through November 3, Election Day. During this period, we are asking you to donate to RIF of NOVA in any amount you can. $3.00 = one book. Your donation will support books for deserving children in the City of Alexandria, and in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties.
In addition, in honor of the suffragists, please tell us in a few sentences about a woman who made — or makes — a difference in your life…and why. Your stories will be featured in RIF of NOVA’s newsletter, on our website, and in our social media. Ten entries will win a copy of the National Geographic book, Women, The National Geographic Image Collection. Children whose stories are selected will win a copy of the book, Women Win the Vote. What better way to honor or memorialize a special woman in your life than to continue her legacy with books for children?
More than 100 years later, our country is again living through a pandemic. Inspired by the suffragists who had to pivot to reach their goal, RIF of NOVA is pivoting, too. We are working in inventive ways with school partners to reach the children in our community who need books the most.
However…we cannot do this without your help.
Our appeal began on August 18, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification day and runs through November 3, Election Day. During this period, we are asking you to donate to RIF of NOVA in any amount you can. $3.00 = one book. Your donation will support books for deserving children in the City of Alexandria, and in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties.
In addition, in honor of the suffragists, please tell us in a few sentences about a woman who made — or makes — a difference in your life…and why. Your stories will be featured in RIF of NOVA’s newsletter, on our website, and in our social media. Ten entries will win a copy of the National Geographic book, Women, The National Geographic Image Collection. Children whose stories are selected will win a copy of the book, Women Win the Vote. What better way to honor or memorialize a special woman in your life than to continue her legacy with books for children?
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Cast your vote and send your stories by emailing us at: rifnova@gmail.com or by clicking our "Cast Your Vote" page here.
To donate, send a check to the post office box listed below or go to www.rifnova.org/donate.html to donate online. Nominations are not required, of course, but appreciated if you have the time. Your stories and generous donations to the cause of literacy for children in our region will be most gratefully appreciated.
Because of you, RIF kids will be able to have books of their own, even in a pandemic!
With sincerest thanks,
Members of the Board, Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia
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Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc.
P.O. Box 7012 Arlington, VA 22207-0012 Phone: 703.528.3763 Fax: 703.528.1993 rifnova@gmail.com |
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Please connect to our How We Help pages to see lists of children's book ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month, women's suffrage, book diversity, and Covid-19 resources. Check out our latest newsletter, the RIF RAP, to learn more about RIF of NOVA and the children we serve! To subscribe to the RIF RAP, please sign up here.
"There is no substitute for books in the life of a child."
— Mary Ellen Chase
