Books help children shine!
Join Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (RIF NOVA) in raising $100,000 to provide books and inspiring learning experiences for more than 20,000 local children, many of whom have few or no books at home.
As book costs rise and resources for economically disadvantaged children become more limited, your support is more important than ever.
For more than 54 years, RIF NOVA has put free, high-quality books into the hands of children in Title I schools and early childhood learning centers throughout Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties and the city of Alexandria. As an all-volunteer non-profit, we put your generosity directly to work for local children.
Donate today or mail a check to our address at the bottom of this page.
Books in the home can change a child’s future.
A 2026 study on access to print found that children who received books to build their home libraries made meaningful gains in reading achievement. Children who participated throughout the program experienced learning gains equivalent to as much as two-thirds of a typical school year.
Imagine walking into a RIF NOVA school…
…and seeing children at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary listening to seasonal stories, watching real snow fall from a snow machine, and choosing books to take home to enjoy again and again.
Or visiting James K. Polk Elementary School, where children discovered the stories of pioneering female aviators, designed and flew their own paper airplanes, and explored the science of flight — all while connecting the excitement of discovery with the power of reading.
These are more than memorable school days. They are opportunities for children to discover new interests, build confidence, and imagine what they might become. Your generosity helps make the magic happen: the book a child chooses, the experience that sparks curiosity, and the opportunity to dream bigger.
Help local children reach for the stars!
Every donation puts books into children’s hands and homes — creating opportunities to learn, explore, and dream bigger.
Give a book! Spark a dream! Bring out a star!
Donate here today or mail a check to our address at the bottom of the page.