Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $10.6 Million

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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced over $10.6 million in grants supporting nearly 1,100 adult, family, and summer literacy programs nationwide. This funding is set to positively impact more than 1.4 million individuals.

Since 1993, the Foundation has helped over 20 million people achieve educational goals.

Grants are awarded to organizations within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores or distribution centers to enhance literacy programs, purchase technology and books, and support professional development for educators.

The Foundation plans to announce 2024 youth literacy grant recipients in August 2024 and will launch its fifth annual The Yellow Glasses Project campaign on July 17, 2024.

To date, DGLF has granted more than $250 million to over 24,000 organizations.

Positive

• Awarding over $10.6 million in grants.
• Funding supports nearly 1,100 literacy programs.
• Positively impacting over 1.4 million individuals.
• Foundation surpasses 20 million individuals helped since 1993.
• Grants enhance access to and quality of literacy instruction.
• Funding used for technology, books, materials, and professional development.
• Fifth annual The Yellow Glasses Project campaign launching July 17, 2024.
• Total grants awarded by DGLF exceed $250 million.
• More than 24,000 organizations have been supported.

Negative

• No specific financial returns or direct benefits to Dollar General mentioned.
• Future results of funded programs uncertain.

Funding Supports Adult, Family and Summer Literacy Programs Across the Country;

Foundation Surpasses Milestone of Serving More Than 20 Million Individuals

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced more than $10.6 million in grants to support nearly 1,100 adult, family and summer literacy programs across the country. In total, today’s grants are expected to positively impact more than 1.4 million individuals. A complete list of grant recipients is available online at www.dgliteracy.org.

With today’s grants, the Foundation also surpasses helping more than 20 million individuals achieve their educational dreams since its inception in 1993.

“We believe individuals of all ages deserve access to a quality education, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation is thrilled to support thousands of learners across the country as they enrich their lives with literacy and education,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “This year’s spring grant cycle is equally exciting as we surpass impacting more than 20 million individuals. We hope these funds provide resources needed to positively change students’ lives, helping them to build a brighter future for themselves and generations to come.”

As part of Dollar General’s (NYSE:DG) ongoing commitment to supporting literacy and education in its hometowns, each year the DGLF awards grants to schools, public libraries and nonprofit organizations within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to help implement or expand existing literacy programs. Funding may be used to help increase access to instruction or advance the quality of instruction, purchase new technology, books, materials, or assist with professional development for educators. The Foundation plans to announce its 2024 youth literacy grant recipients in August 2024.

Founded more than 30 years ago, the Foundation has awarded more than $250 million to support more than 24,000 organizations in their efforts to advance equitable access to a quality education and inspire the joy of reading. Additionally, the DGLF plans to launch its fifth annual The Yellow Glasses Project campaign on July 17, 2024, in which customers can purchase yellow sunglasses at Dollar General stores for $2 each to benefit the Foundation.

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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 $250 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 21.5 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 www.dgliteracy.org.

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FAQ

How much funding did the Dollar General Literacy Foundation award in 2024?

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded over $10.6 million in grants in 2024.

What types of programs does the Dollar General Literacy Foundation support?

The Foundation supports adult, family, and summer literacy programs.

How many individuals are expected to benefit from the 2024 grants?

More than 1.4 million individuals are expected to benefit from the 2024 grants.

When will the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announce the 2024 youth literacy grant recipients?

The Foundation will announce the 2024 youth literacy grant recipients in August 2024.

What is The Yellow Glasses Project?

The Yellow Glasses Project is an annual campaign where customers purchase yellow sunglasses for $2 to benefit the Foundation.

How much has the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded since its inception?

The Foundation has awarded more than $250 million since its inception.

How many organizations has the Dollar General Literacy Foundation supported?

The Foundation has supported over 24,000 organizations.

What is the impact radius for the Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants?

Grants are awarded to organizations within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center.