The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Skyline Public School USD 438 with a $5,000 Back-to- School grant. The grant will fund programs, equipment, materials or software for the school’s library or literacy program.
“The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is delighted to support Skyline Public School USD 438’s literacy initiatives,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “We commend their efforts to prepare students for a fulfilling education by helping them gain literacy skills and discover the joy of reading.”
Since its founding, Dollar General has been committed to supporting literacy and education. To further this support, the company founded the Dollar General Literacy Foundation in 1993 to improve the functional literacy of adults and families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the advancement of literacy.
To learn more about Dollar General’s literacy initiatives and available grants, visit www.dollargeneral.com where viewers can also find a complete grant recipients.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a leading discount retailer with more than 9,000 neighborhood stores in 35 states. Dollar General stores provide convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The company has a longstanding tradition of supporting literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $50 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 2.8 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. To learn more about Dollar General, visit dollargeneral.com.
