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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award recently of more than $100,000 in literacy grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, part of the Foundation’s $10.5 million donation to support summer, family and adult literacy programs nationwide. Among the recipients with Henrico ties were Down's Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, which received $3,000, and Reading and Education for Adult Development, which was awarded $8,000.
Grant recipients use the awarded funds to promote literacy and learning through programs that promote childhood summer reading, help adults learn to read and prepare for the high school equivalency exam, and help individuals learn English.
For a complete list of grant recipients, or for details about applying for grants, visit www.dgliteracy.org.
