Help ARCO build a thriving reading culture in Dallas!
At ARCO, we believe a strong reading culture changes everything. But many Dallas neighborhoods—known as book deserts—lack access to books and reading resources.
Your donation helps families in these communities build home libraries, discover diverse stories, and experience the joy and power of reading. With your support, we create welcoming spaces, run community programs, and connect people to books that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning.
Give today to help us spark a love of reading, empower communities, and open doors to new opportunities for Dallas families.
Donate now and be part of changing lives—one book at a time
Our Objectives
Expand Book Access and Ownership We remove barriers to book ownership through gifting events, free book fairs, and community book shelves with a pay-what-you-can model.
Inspire Positive Reading Experiences We create joyful, social, and meaningful reading experiences that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of lifelong learning.
Activate Literary Third Spaces We turn community spaces into inclusive literary hubs—places to meet authors, share stories, and foster connection, belonging, and community-led learning.
We help people reconnect, reimagine, and rebuild their relationship with reading.
ARCO is dedicated to building a vibrant reading culture in Dallas by removing barriers to book access, fostering book ownership, and providing transformative reading experiences. We believe every community deserves access to books, spaces to connect through stories, ideas, and shared learning.
Help ARCO raise $10,000 for North Texas Giving Day to expand our programming throughout Dallas' book deserts. Your support will deliver more books and literary events, actively building a thriving reading culture in underserved communities.
ARCO Giving Impact
$5 supports community programming efforts.
$20 provides a book to a reader in need.
$75 gives a new reader their first bookstore experience and a chance to discover the joy of reading.
$200 supports a neighborhood book club, fostering local reading connections and promoting community.
$400 funds a community story time event with book gifting, so that families go home with a copy of the book.
$1,000 supports ARCO’s lasting legacy of expanding literacy and access.
At Activating Reading Communities Organization, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can access the power of books and literature. We aim to make our programs welcoming to all, especially those from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. Through ongoing learning, transparency, and active community engagement, we work to challenge bias and drive meaningful change.
Organization name
Activating Reading Communities Organization
other names
ARCO
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
512 W DAVIS ST