By SDCN Staff
San Diego, CA–San Diego County Credit Union collected and donated 16,319 books to help support the efforts of the San Diego County Library, Friends of the Laguna Niguel Library, and Friends of the Murrieta Library to promote literacy throughout Southern California.
Donations were collected at all branch locations throughout October and were delivered to the libraries for distribution throughout the communities.
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community in helping make our Lift Up Literacy campaign a success once again this year,” said Teresa Campbell, president and CEO of San Diego County Credit Union. “We are proud to have collected over 14,000 books for SDCL, our legacy partner in this campaign. We are also happy to have welcomed new partners in Orange and Riverside counties this year and donated more than 2,300 books to support the great work they do.
The financial literacy efforts of the libraries closely align with the credit union’s commitment to the important program.
Community donations in San Diego will support library initiatives dedicated to increasing access to reading throughout Southern California. The San Diego County Library System promotes reading across all branches, kiosks, and Free Little Libraries, which is an honor-based book exchange program encased in welcoming mailbox-like structures. Free Little Libraries are placed in areas managing literacy challenges, including transportation, financial, or technical barriers.
The Friends of the Laguna Niguel Library and Friends of the Murrieta Library will use community donations in their bookstores to help fund county library programs.
Since its launch in 2023, the Lift Up Literacy program has facilitated the donation of more than 37,000 books.
“The San Diego County Library is immensely grateful for the overwhelming support shown by SDCCU members during the third year of the ‘Lift Up Literacy’ campaign,” said Migell Acosta, director of the San Diego County Public Library. “Thanks to your incredible donation of more than 14,000 books, thousands of children, teens, and adults across San Diego County will discover new stories, expand their knowledge, and pursue their dreams. Your generosity doesn’t just provide free books for all—it lifts up communities and strengthens our shared future.”
