Donations support San Diego County Library’s local literacy efforts

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (November 19, 2024) — San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, collected and donated 10,269 books to help support the efforts of the San Diego County Library (SDCL) to promote literacy throughout San Diego County. Donations were collected at all San Diego County SDCCU branch locations throughout the month of October and were delivered to SDCL for distribution throughout the community.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of those in our community who helped make our Lift Up Literacy campaign a success again this year,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “The literacy efforts of the San Diego County Library closely align with our financial literacy efforts, and we are proud to partner on this important program.”

Community donations will support SDCL initiatives dedicated to increasing access to reading throughout the county. SDCL encourages a love of reading in every way across its 33 branches, five kiosks and Free Little
Libraries, an honor-based book exchange program encased in welcoming mailbox-like structures placed in
areas facing literacy challenges, including transportation, financial or technical barriers.

"The San Diego County Library is deeply moved and tremendously grateful for SDCCU members’ generous donation of more than 10,000 books during the second year of the 'Lift Up Literacy' campaign,” said SDCL Library Director Migell Acosta. “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. Each book opens a door for our customers and represents a step toward their goals and aspirations. This donation is an investment in our region’s shared future, nurturing learners of all ages. Our heartfelt thanks for your pivotal role in enhancing literacy and enriching the lives of our customers."

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