San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has partnered with the San Diego County Library to collect and donate 10,269 books in an effort to promote literacy.
Through its second annual Lift Up Literacy campaign, the locally-owned financial institution worked with the library, collecting new and like-new books at all of their locations and then delivering them.
Organizers hope to increase reading in the community, according to a news release.
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of those in our community who helped make our Lift Up Literacy campaign a success this year,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU’s president and CEO.
The library has 33 branches and Free Little Libraries, an honor-based system of book exchanges found in areas facing literacy challenges, whether due to lack of transportation, finances or technology barriers.
“The San Diego County is deeply moved and tremendously grateful for SDCCU,” said Migell Acosta, the library director. “This remarkable contribution supports the San Diego County Library’s mission to create opportunities born of literacy, lighting the way for our community’s growth.”
