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WHO:
The
FRIENDS of READ/Orange County is a 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.
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.
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