Virginia Literacy Foundation

Governor's Early Literacy Foundation Delivers 1.2M Books to TN Students & Teachers Over the Summer to Strengthen Reading Proficiency

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To combat learning loss and strengthen early literacy in Tennessee, Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) today announced the expansion of its K-3 Home Library program to now include all rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students enrolled in a public school, as well as librarians and media specialists. In collaboration with Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, the program will deliver 1.2 million books to more than 200,000 students, teachers, librarians and media specialists statewide this summer. Six high-quality packages consisting of grade-level books and evidence-based literacy resources will be delivered directly to the homes of participants, at no cost to families, individual schools, or school districts.

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  • This year, the program will distribute more than 250,000 additional books to roughly 40,000 more students and teachers than in 2022.
  • Research shows that students who do not read over the summer lose two to three months of reading proficiency, but reading four to six books has the potential to stop, mitigate, or reverse this "summer slide."
  • This is GELF's fourth year collaborating with Scholastic to deliver books and resources to students and teachers during the summer.
  • Many of our students do not have access to books at home so this is a great program to get books into students' hands."

Nearly One Million Books Coming to TN Homes to Spur Summer Reading and Help "Stop the Slide!" Through First Statewide K-3 Book Delivery Program, Serving 162K Students

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To combat summer learning loss in Tennessee and support student learning in the home, Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) today announced the expansion of its K-3 Home Library program to deliver 970,000 books to teachers and students statewide this summer, including every rising first and second grader enrolled in a public school in Tennessee. In collaboration with Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, 162,000 students and teachers will receive a pack of six high-quality, age-appropriate books and literacy resources. The packs will be delivered directly to the homes of participating students and teachers, at no cost to families or school districts.

Key Points: 
  • The packs will be delivered directly to the homes of participating students and teachers, at no cost to families or school districts.
  • This is GELF's third year collaborating with Scholastic to deliver books and resources to students and teachers during the summer.
  • Since 2020, GELF's K-3 Home Library program has placed more than 2.1 million books in the homes of more than 205,000 elementary school students and teachers.
  • "We are honored to help bring the first statewide at-home book delivery program for students and teachers to Tennessee," said James Pond, GELF President.

Dollar General and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Give $4.5 Million to Support Youth Literacy

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today announced a $4.5 million investment to support students, teachers and nonprofit organizations working to support and improve youth literacy across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today announced a $4.5 million investment to support students, teachers and nonprofit organizations working to support and improve youth literacy across the country.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundations more than $3 million in grants will support nearly 760 schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations across the 46 states in which Dollar General currently operates.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been proud to invest in literacy and education programs for nearly 30 years, said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and vice president of corporate social responsibility at Dollar General.
  • Dollar General and the Dollar General Literacy Foundations partnership with DonorsChoose will fund $1.45 million in literacy projects posted by teachers on DonorsChoose.org.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council Further Adult Education Program in Partnership with Facebook Creative Shop

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Finish Your Diploma campaign is a longstanding, successful collaboration between the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council.

Key Points: 
  • The Finish Your Diploma campaign is a longstanding, successful collaboration between the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education.
  • 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 support adult, summer, youth and family literacy initiatives.
  • To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

A $4 Million Difference: Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Funds to Support a Successful 2020-2021 School Year

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Monday, September 14, 2020

During the past 27 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $186 million in grants to schools, libraries and organizations to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy.

Key Points: 
  • During the past 27 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $186 million in grants to schools, libraries and organizations to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy.
  • As part of its ongoing commitment to improve individuals lives through literacy and education, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants each year to literacy organizations located within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education.
  • 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.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Launches the Yellow Glasses Project

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation launched the Yellow Glasses Project, an awareness campaign designed to help shine a light on literacy and foster a brighter future for those in need.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation launched the Yellow Glasses Project, an awareness campaign designed to help shine a light on literacy and foster a brighter future for those in need.
  • Every Yellow Glasses purchase will provide 100 percent of proceeds directly to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which will support literacy and education programs across the communities Dollar General serves.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200722005134/en/
    Dollar General Literacy Foundation launches the Yellow Glasses Project to shine a light on literacy and education.
  • 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.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

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Friday, January 3, 2020

Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation opened grant applications for programs aimed at enhancing adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the communities that Dollar General stores serve.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation opened grant applications for programs aimed at enhancing adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the communities that Dollar General stores serve.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education.
  • 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, distribution centers or corporate office.
  • To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org .

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Makes an $8.3 Million Impact to Approximately 1,000 Schools, Nonprofits and Literacy Organizations

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $8.3 million to approximately 1,000 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools today.

Key Points: 
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $8.3 million to approximately 1,000 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools today.
  • Each year, funds provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation make a real difference by providing the tools that students, adults and families need to pursue new opportunities and accomplish their goals.
  • Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs.
  • The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education.