Community Literacy Centers Receives $8000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy
Community Literacy Centers, Inc. supports adult learners in the Oklahoma City Metro area, offering Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency and U.S. Citizenship classes. “Our classes are always free to our adult students,” says Dana Kelso, Executive Director, “Dollar General is helping us continue this access to education for those for whom CLC classes make a huge difference.”
“My teacher is kind and knowledgeable,” writes an English as a Second Language student, while a High School Equivalency student said, “My classmates make the class enjoyable—we laugh together and support each other.” A US Citizenship student remarked, “I have more courage because I came to CLC classes.”
“It is a joy to celebrate this historic grant announcement during our 30th anniversary year,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “For three decades, DGLF’s investment in community programs has created meaningful access to literacy skills for adults, children and families alike and exemplified Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity and access to a quality education, and we look forward to seeing these literacy grants inspire reading and build brighter futures.”
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, DGLF 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. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Referrals to a local organization that provides free literacy services are available online here or through referral cards found in the Learn to Read brochures that are available at the cash register of every Dollar General store.
About Community Literacy Centers, Inc.
Established in 1987, Community Literacy Centers, Inc. (CLC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that has served more than 39,000 individuals in the metropolitan area through adult literacy, English language and high school equivalency classes. For volunteer opportunities or to learn more about CLC, visit www.communityliteracy.com. CLC is a proud United Way partner agency.
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 $233 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 19.3 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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Community Literacy Centers
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