Pittsburgh Literacy Group Rolls in Story Mobile

The Story Mobile from Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh, rolled in during Citizens Bank’s celebration on Monday, November 3.

Nearly two-thirds of low-income families do not own any books for their children. Reading Is FUNdamental addresses this critical need.

Reading is FUNdamental was named a Champion in Action by Citizens Bank for giving children from low-income neighborhoods free access to books and motivating them to develop a love of reading. RIF Pittsburgh is using the $35,000 Champions in Action grant to buy books and support 49 sites where there are high percentages of children from low-income households.

Pictured from left are Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO, Citizens Financial Group, Florri Ladove, Executive Director, RIF Pittsburgh and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, President, Citizens Bank of PA, NJ and DE.