Reading Is FUNdamental

RBC Bank is proud to support the Volunteer Centre of Morgan County's Reading Is FUNdamental Program. RBC has supported the program since 2008 and intends to continue through 2010 along with many RBC employee volunteers who help distribute books to help spark more than 1,000 children's interest in reading.

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