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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $3.5 Million in Youth Literacy Grants
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $3.5 million in youth literacy grants to support more than 700 schools, libraries and non-profit organizations in DG's hometown communities across the country, positively impacting more than 560,000 students. Recipients plan to use the funds for professional development opportunities and/or to purchase books, technology, equipment or materials to help extend a brighter future for K-12 students. A complete list of grant recipients is available online at 'As the need for accessible educational materials and resources for our country's youth continues, we are proud to provide vital support to local literacy programs,' shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. 'The Dollar General Literacy Foundation believes the investment in the education of a young student is an investment in a brighter future. We are grateful to the local schools, libraries and non-profit organizations that are serving students and helping them thrive.' To shine an additional light on literacy, the Foundation recently launched its sixth annual The Yellow Glasses Project. Now through International Literacy Day on September 8 (or while supplies last), DG customers can purchase yellow sunglasses for $2 each at participating DG (NYSE: DG) stores across the country to benefit the DGLF. Since its inception in 1993, the DGLF has awarded more than $275 million through more than 30,000 grants to support organizations working to advance literacy and basic education. Today's grants complement the Foundation's recent record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation's history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs across the country in May 2025. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation's support of adult, family, youth, and summer literacy programs and upcoming grant cycles visit About the Dollar General Literacy Foundation The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $275 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 23.8 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores and distribution centers. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Reading Science Center receives grant for Science Storytime program
The Reading Science Center has received a $2,500 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the center announced Monday. The grant will support the Science Storytime program at the center, 645 Penn St. 'We're incredibly grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for supporting story time at the Reading Science Center,' said Sarah Troy, director of educational programming for the center. 'This grant allows us to spark curiosity through stories and hands-on science exploration — showing children that science isn't just something you learn in school, it's something you live every day.' The funds were a part of a record-setting one-day donation, the Dollar General foundation said in a release. Since its founding in 1993, the foundation has given more than $13.2 million to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. 'For over 30 years, the foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities,' said Denine Torr, foundation executive director. The science center launched its monthly Science Storytime program in January with the goal of introducing STEM concepts to children through reading. The program encourages young learners to make early and meaningful connections with science and fosters curiosity by pairing age-appropriate science-themed books with simple, engaging activities. 'By connecting STEM concepts to early literacy, we're helping young learners build the foundation they need to think critically, ask questions and imagine new possibilities,' Troy said. The foundation's grant will allow the program to expand beyond the center's downtown Reading location, the release said. Monthly story time sessions will continue at the center through the year, as scheduled. Then, beginning this fall, an additional traveling version of the program will bring Science Storytime to local libraries. Each session will feature a story, a coordinating science activity and a free paperback book for each participating family to take home and enjoy together. Torr said the grant announcement is a celebration of the foundation's unwavering commitment to student and teacher success. 'We are grateful to all the grant recipients for their commitment to advancing education and helping students thrive,' she said. The Reading Science Center hosts Science Storytime on the third Monday of every month at 10:30 a.m. The fun and educational program is included with admission and features an exciting investigation in the classroom following the story. For more information, hours and admission prices, visit
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walton & Tipton Township Public Library receives $3,000 grant
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded the Walton & Tipton Township Public Library a $3,000 grant to support its summer reading program. The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation's history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. 'We are extremely grateful for Dollar General and the funds that have been awarded to us,' said director Kristi Hileman. 'As a small, rural library, grants such as this one make a huge difference in the events and programs that the Walton Library may host. Funds will support our summer reading program so that we may expand our selection of books. Funds also will go toward literacy projects in order to aid people who need help with their reading skills.' The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading, according to a press release. The Foundation also plans to launch its sixth annual The Yellow Glasses Project campaign on July 21, in which customers can purchase yellow sunglasses at Dollar General stores for $2 each to benefit the DGLF.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bernardine Franciscan Sisters receive $10,000 grant to support adult literacy center in Reading
The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters have received a $10,000 grant to support their adult literacy center in Reading. The grant comes from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and will enable the Mother Veronica Adult Education Center at 449 S. Sixth St. to buy new instructional materials, renew software licenses and provide specialized teacher training over the next year, officials said in a release. The center provides classes and tutoring in English as a Second Language, GED preparation, adult basic education, computer training and citizenship preparation. 'This generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will help equip hundreds of adults with the essential literacy and workforce skills they need to improve their lives,' officials said. The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the foundation's history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miami Public Library Receives Literacy to support summer reading programs
MIAMI, Okla. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded the Miami Public Library a $3,000 grant to support summer literacy. The funds are part of a record-setting, one-day donation of more than $13.2 million in the foundation's history to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in Dollar General's 48 states. 'Grants, sponsorships, or donations fund the majority of our programming. We are so excited to be able to expand our Summer Reading Program to add more education for early literacy kids and their families.' Callie Cortner, Director of Director of Library, Arts, and Culture. Miami Public Library will enroll 20 children ages four to six in the Miss Humblebees online program, which includes some in-person activities. Library staff will also use a portion of the grant to purchase materials to aid in literacy skills, such as Wonderbooks, Launchpads with Early Literacy Games and Activities, and games and workbooks for families to make learning fun. Students will earn incentives over the summer, and parents will see their child's literacy skills grow before the start of the next school year. This program pairs wonderfully with the Youth Department's other programs, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, and weekly youth story times. 'For over 30 years, the Foundation has been investing in literacy and basic education programs in our hometown communities. Today's grant announcement is a celebration of our unwavering commitment to student and teacher success. We are grateful to all the grant recipients for their commitment to advancing education and helping students thrive.' Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer, and youth literacy programs. The foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. In other literacy programs, the Ottawa County 'Dolly Parton Imagination Library' program provides free books monthly for children from birth to age five, receiving up to 60 books by their fifth birthday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
