The Friends of READ/Orange County is an organization committed to the support of the literacy service of the Orange County Public Library, primarily through resource development, public awareness and recognition services for volunteers and learners. Through these efforts, the Friends group strives to positively impact the quality of life for all involved - learners, tutors, other volunteers, and the Orange County community.

The Friends of READ/Orange County was founded in July 1993 as a 501 C-3 nonprofit group of volunteers dedicated to helping READ/Orange County. Volunteers include tutors, learners and others interested or involved in literacy support.

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.

READ/Orange County is a recipient of the 2001 President's Points of Light Service Award and the 2001 and 2003 National Association of Counties (NACo) Acts of Caring Award.

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