ORANGEFIELD, Texas — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Orangefield Elementary School $3,000 to purchase literacy curriculum.
On September 11, 2023, Orangefield Independent School District posted a photo of the check on a Facebook post.
"We are very grateful for Dollar General's support and contribution to our students' education," Orangefield ISD said.
The Dollar General Literacy program offers various literacy grants that range from adult literacy grants to youth literacy grants, according to the Dollar General Literacy Program website.
OrangeField Elementary school was awarded the youth literacy grant according to the Dollar General 2023 Youth Literacy Grant recipients list located on the website.
The Youth Literacy grant is designated for schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading.
Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:
- Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
- Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
- Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs
For more information on the grants visit the Dollar General Literacy program website.
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