The FRIENDS of READ/Orange County is a 501c3 nonprofit group of volunteers dedicated to helping READ/Orange County, the literacy services of the Orange County Public Library. Volunteers include tutors, learners and others interested or involved in literacy support.
All members are welcome to attend the Friends board meeting, usually on the third Thursday of every month at the OCPL headquarters. Call READ or e-mail the board for details.
1501 East St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 566-3070
Federal Identification Number 33-0573992
What:
The FRIENDS support READ/Orange County in three primary areas: resource development, awareness and recognition services.
Resource Development: Our goal is to raise and manage funds for tutor training sessions, special recognition events, additional equipment and supplies, and any other product or service deemed necessary for the program's continued success.
Public Awareness: To help spread the word about READ/Orange County's literacy services our public relations efforts will inform members of the media, business and general community about our events and achievements. News releases, a speaker's bureau, an honorary board, and attendance at public events are some of the ways we will get the word out.
Recognition Services: Because we're aware of the time, energy and effort that both tutors and learner must dedicate to changing lives through improved literacy, one of our primary goals is to recognize that dedication. To this end, we hold special events twice a year and conduct ongoing recognition at trainings, workshops and other events.
Why:
Since the services READ/Orange County offers are so wide reaching, more effort and resources are necessary to keep them going. Therefore, the FRIENDS plan to build on the foundation started by the County, and provide the literacy program with the support it needs to grow and flourish. With help from the community FRIENDS of READ/Orange County pledges to make the effort, and find the resources needed to put literacy within everyone's reach.
