United Way of Orange County celebrates anniversary by reading 100 books to local children

United Way of Orange County celebrates anniversary by reading 100 books to local children

The United Way of Orange County recently marked its 100-year anniversary by pledging to read 100 books to local children, joining the annual celebration of National Read Across America Day. The organization hosted reading sessions over two weeks, from March 2–6 and March 9–12, partnering with the YMCA’s Y-Reads program to encourage a love of reading. Volunteers signed up for one-hour shifts to read two to three short books to small groups of chi…