Nebraska
Central Nebraska locations among awardees of Dollar General Literacy grants
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – More than $40,000 has been awarded to Nebraska nonprofits, libraries and schools thanks to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Places including Axtell, Hastings, Kearney and Ravenna were among the nine Nebraska communities that received money.
Nebraska recipients include:
| City | Organization Name | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Axtell | Axtell Community School | $1,600 |
| Columbus | Platte Valley Literacy Association | $7,500 |
| Hastings | Hastings Literacy Program, Inc. | $5,000 |
| Kearney | University of Nebraska at Kearney Loper Launch | $2,500 |
| Lincoln | Linked2Literacy | $9,000 |
| Omaha | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | $3,000 |
| Omaha | Chicano Awareness Center dba Latino Center of the Midlands | $7,500 |
| Ravenna | Ravenna Public Library | $1,000 |
| Tekamah | Lied Tekamah Public Library | $2,500 |
| Valley | Valley Public Library | $500 |
The funds are part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. With these grants, the DGLF 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.”
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