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Former staff say Orange Literacy ceased operations with four days' notice; council offered to share information
Summary
A former nine-year staff member and volunteer told Carrboro's council that Orange Literacy abruptly ceased operations with only four days' notice to staff; the commenter said staff and volunteers have received no clear information from the board and asked the council to be aware of the program loss.
Diana Daniel Lorenti, who identified herself as a nine-year former staff member and volunteer with Orange Literacy, told Carrboro's council during public comment that the community literacy organization abruptly ceased operations last month and staff received only four days' notice from the board.
"Orange Literacy provided a unique cost-free service to low-income adult learners with the support of dedicated volunteers," Diana said. She told council that program staff photographs remain on the organization's website and online donations can still be made, and that repeated emails to the board president and executive director have gone unanswered. She asked the town and the community for transparency as staff and volunteers seek clarity about the fate of current learners and program assets.
Council thanked Diana for raising the concern during public comment. No town action or response from Orange Literacy board members was recorded during the meeting.
What's next: Diana and other volunteers are seeking information directly from Orange Literacy leadership; council did not take formal action at this meeting but acknowledged the comment and recommended follow-up through the appropriate channels.
Speakers quoted: Diana Daniel Lorenti (former staff/volunteer).
