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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million During 30th Anniversary

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced more than $2 million in grants to Learning Ally , Reading is Fundamental and The Barbara Bush Foundation during its 30th anniversary celebration.

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  • Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced more than $2 million in grants to Learning Ally , Reading is Fundamental and The Barbara Bush Foundation during its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • “We are excited to extend our 30th anniversary celebration by announcing additional grants to nonprofit organizations empowering others through the power of literacy and basic education,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
  • The Barbara Bush Foundation: DGLF provided $500,000 to The Barbara Bush Foundation (BBF), a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to literacy services for adults nationwide.
  • Today’s grants also complement nearly $2.6 million awarded for youth literacy programs and a $1 million donation to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in August.

George H.W. Bush Coin and Chronicles Set Available on September 17

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Friday, September 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the Coin and Chronicles SetGeorge H.W.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the Coin and Chronicles SetGeorge H.W.
  • Bush $1 Reverse Proof Coin was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Elana Hagler and sculpted by Chief Engraver Joseph Menna.
  • Bush Coin and Chronicles Set is priced at $120.
  • Additional products honoring President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush are available at https://catalog.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/bush-presidential-coins/ .

Barbara Bush Foundation President and CEO British A. Robinson Joins Forbes Nonprofit Council

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, has been accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only community for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, has been accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only community for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.
  • About Forbes Councils:Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC).
  • In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.For more information about Forbes Nonprofit Council, visit forbesnonprofitcouncil.com .

Houston Rockets and Reliant Join Forces to Benefit the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Through Revamped Virtual Book Drive

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.

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  • Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womens Organization are partnering with Reliant for the fifth annual HTX Reads Book Drive benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation this year with a virtual twist.
  • Amid the ongoing pandemic, Houstonians are asked to support childhood literacy virtually by texting Book Drive to 91999 or visiting bushhoustonliteracy.org/bookdrive .
  • The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to have a devastating impact on our education system and the academic progress of schoolchildren, said Dr. Julie Baker Finck, president of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
  • The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, co-chaired by Neil and Maria Bush, was established as a charitable organization focused on improving the quality of life for Houston residents through the power of literacy.

Barbara Bush Foundation Establishes the Robert and Dorothy King Technology Innovation Fund with $2 Million Gift from King Philanthropies

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the establishment of the Robert and Dorothy King Technology Innovation Fund, made possible by a $2 million gift from King Philanthropies.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the establishment of the Robert and Dorothy King Technology Innovation Fund, made possible by a $2 million gift from King Philanthropies.
  • This crisis impacts not only individuals and families, but also the economic stability of our entire nation.
  • Through the Robert and Dorothy King Technology Innovation Fund, theBarbara Bush Foundation will continue its groundbreaking work to bridge this gap by identifying and scaling educational technology solutions for adults, including mobile apps and artificial intelligence, investing expertise to optimize and bring promising solutions to market.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Celebrates Black History Month with the Release of New Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias Teaching Resources

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with the release of new educational resources, available free of charge for use in classrooms nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with the release of new educational resources, available free of charge for use in classrooms nationwide.
  • Today, many educators are re-examining their everyday teaching practices to ensure that all learners are taught from an anti-racist/anti-bias perspective.
  • In support of these efforts, the Barbara Bush Foundation has created and curated a collection of educational resources to help teachersparticularly in adult education and high school settingsengage students in these timely topics.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Announces Six New Board Members

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the following recent appointments to its Board of Directors.
  • She also serves on the boards of the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation and the American Indian College Fund.
  • "We're so pleased to welcome this group of seasoned, talented, innovative leaders to our board," said British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Receives Grant from Ford Foundation

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $200,000 from the Ford Foundation to support its vital, ongoing work to build a more equitable America through literacy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $200,000 from the Ford Foundation to support its vital, ongoing work to build a more equitable America through literacy.
  • "The Ford Foundation is thrilled to support the Barbara Bush Foundation's incredible and vital mission," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.
  • The Foundation was established by former first lady Barbara Bush during her time in the White House, and is now led by her daughter, Doro Bush Koch, who serves as honorary chair.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Barbara Bush Foundation Releases Critical Data on Literacy and Equity to Inform State and City Leaders Nationwide

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has released new state- and city-level data tools exploring the connection between literacy, equity and quality of life throughout the U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has released new state- and city-level data tools exploring the connection between literacy, equity and quality of life throughout the U.S.
    "We know that literacy is inextricably tied to the strength of our economy, our healthcare system, our families and our futures," said Barbara Bush Foundation President and CEO British A. Robinson.
  • Today, 36 million American adults are unable to read, write and comprehend at basic levels.
  • The Foundation's Literacy Gap Map ( http://map.barbarabush.org/ ) shows the relationship of literacy to health, income and education nationwide putting low literacy and its devastating effects on the map to inform resource development and decision making.
  • The new state- and city-level tools provide a snapshot of vital data including:

CEO Of George & Barbara Bush Foundation To Retire June 5th

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The George & Barbara Bush Foundation today announced that David B. Jones is retiring as Chief Executive Officer effective June 5, 2020.

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  • COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The George & Barbara Bush Foundation today announced that David B. Jones is retiring as Chief Executive Officer effective June 5, 2020.
  • Jones, 75, took over the CEO role in 2016after retiring from Dini Partners, a leading nonprofit fundraising consultancy in Houston, Texas.
  • Jones will become a senior advisor to the Foundation focused on the current fundraising campaign.
  • Andrew Card, long-time Foundation board member and former White House Chief of Staff, will serve as Interim CEO.