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A Literacy Legacy
J.L.
Turner was functionally illiterate with only a third-grade education. His
father died in an accident, and J.L. quit school so he could work on the family
farm and help provide for his family. With hard work and determination, J.L.
Turner went on to co-found Dollar General.
In
1993, the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation was established in his honor. We understand that life can
present many obstacles, but we also know it’s never too late to learn! Like
J.L., so many others desire to better their lives and the lives of their
families and it’s in this spirit that the foundation has flourished.
How
we help
Our
grant programs are available to qualifying organizations in the 44 states where
Dollar General stores are located.
We’ve
awarded more than $160 million in grants to literacy organizations that have
helped more than 10 million individuals learn to read, prepare for the high
school equivalency, or learn English. We believe that everyone deserves an
equal opportunity to receive a basic education. It’s never too late to learn.
We
believe in the power of learning
For
26 years, we’ve watched millions of hardworking people reach for their dreams. All
are facing challenges and contending with busy lives, yet they still find ways
to thrive.
Our
foundation has awarded more than $172 million to support literacy and learning. In
turn, these grants have enabled more than 11 million people to achieve their
goals.
We
are honored to help.
Congratulations
to the 2019 Adult Literacy grant recipients.
CLICK
HERE to view the list of award winners.
The
2020 Adult Literacy grant applications will be available on January 3, 2020.
From
new employment opportunities, to newfound abilities like following a recipe or
reading a book, learning to read opens a world of new possibilities.
Across
the nation, millions of adults and children struggle with basic literacy. You can help. READ
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