"Golden quotes" celebrating 50 years
...from rif of nova supporters
On this page, please find quotes from several Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia supporters -- in celebration of our 50 years in the community, bringing the love of books to generations of children and contributing to literacy and a love of reading. We are grateful for the many contributions from our supporters and their words of celebration.
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"Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia has been connecting the critical links between access to books, education and future success for 50 years. As a book vendor, and recipient of a RIF of NOVA 2020-2021 Special Commendation Award, Books4School is proud to congratulate RIF of Northern Virginia for 50 years of impactful dedication to children’s literacy."
-- The Fields family and friends at Interstate Books4School |
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"Congratulations to Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia as you celebrate your 50th anniversary. Cavalier Logistics is and will continue to be a proud supporter of your important program as you pursue your goal of motivating children to read. Your achievement in putting books in the hands of thousands of local kids is admirable. Thank you to the RIF of NOVA volunteers for your outstanding work. “
-- Tim Holdaway, President & CEO, Cavalier Logistics |
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Old Dominion National Bank has been a proud supporter of Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia since 2017. Congratulations on 50 years of providing books to deserving children in our community!
-- Mark Merrill, CEO, Old Dominion National Bank |
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"Congratulations RIF of NOVA for 50 years of enlightening children through the love of reading. We are so proud to partner with you!"
-- Sheila Adams Gardner, Founder, Cooperative Strategies Family Law |
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"MahoganyBooks is a proud supporter of Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia. We share with RIF of NOVA a goal to provide books that represent the amazing diversity of so many young people who deserve to have their stories seen and heard. Our world is much richer because of it. Congratulations RIF of NOVA for 50 years of fostering the love of reading."
-- Ramunda Young, Owner/Co-founder MahoganyBooks and Emeritus Council member, RIF of NOVA |
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The Seward Group is excited to wish Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia a happy 50th anniversary. We appreciate the work you all do to promote reading, literacy, and the love of books for Northern Virginia's children. Wishing you continued success -- and happy to be a proud supporter!
-- Melody Abella, Real Estate Agent and Founding Partner, The Seward Group |
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RIF of NOVA has been an incredible partner in our shared mission to support children’s literacy throughout Virginia. Their tireless work to get books into the hands of children in the most under-resourced communities is truly inspiring. Congratulations on 50 years of dedication to literacy and making a true impact on the children you serve. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to many more years.
-- Alicia Levi, President & CEO, Reading Is Fundamental |
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Heart-felt congratulations on RIF of NOVA’s 50th Anniversary! Your dedication to making literacy a central focus in our area has brought the joy of reading, the excitement of home libraries, and a brighter future to so many students. Bookworm Central has been honored to be a part of your mission over these past many years and looks forward to many more. Thank you for all you have done to enrich our community!
-- Laurie Rothenberg, Bookworm Central |
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When the Vineyard Family Foundation was established, education was one of our cornerstones. RIF of NOVA is one organization that fulfills this mission. We wish you 50 more years of success and will continue to partner with you as a way to reach more children and fulfill both of our missions of improving our community through literacy -- one child at a time!
-- Grace and William Vineyard, Founders |
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My first introduction to Reading Is Fundamental of NOVA was as a sponsor for the biannual Book It For Books fundraiser. It was such a pleasure to learn about an organization of volunteers who share the same mission as I do at Bards Alley -- getting books into the hands of young readers. Soon after our partnership began, COVID hit, and I was amazed to see the efforts put forth to ensure these children were not forgotten. Through their book donations and fundraising efforts, RIF of NOVA continues to foster a love of reading and provide a foundation on which their beneficiaries can prosper.
-- Jennifer Morrow, Owner, Bards Alley Bookshop |
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Following the brunt of the pandemic, we are seeing that children are still in need of high-quality, authentic literature. Scholastic is proud of the partnership it has developed and continues to cultivate with RIF of NOVA. RIF of NOVA has been working to get books into students’ hands for the past 50 years, and we at Scholastic look forward to growing and cultivating that relationship for the next 50 years to come in order to benefit those who both organizations serve each and every day – the children! Here’s to a great partnership and the next 50 years!
-- Gina Kuchta, Senior Account Executive – VA/DC |
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