Activating Reading Communities Organization

Activating Reading Communities Organization, or ARCO, is at the beginning of its story, and we invite YOU to help us write it!

At the Activating Reading Communities Organization (ARCO), our mission is to activate Dallas’ reading culture. We aim to foster a vibrant reading culture by increasing book access and ownership in historically underserved and marginalized communities. We strive to empower individuals and families of all ages to build and sustain home libraries, explore diverse literary choices, and cultivate a lifelong love of reading. Through community engagement, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships, ARCO is dedicated to bridging gaps in book access, enhancing educational outcomes, and enriching lives through the power of literature.