Anna’s Place NOLA Receives $2,500 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Summer Literacy

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Anna’s Place NOLA a $2,500 grant to support summer literacy.  This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of $10.5 million donation to support summer, family, and adult literacy programs, representing the organization’s largest one-day grant donation in its 28-year history.

“We are overjoyed to bring summer literacy to Anna’s Place NOLA in a time when it is most heavily needed.” 

-Brianna Carr, Director 

“For nearly 30 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been proud to invest in literacy and education programs in our hometown communities,” said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “The recent and significant shifts in the educational landscape have made the Foundation’s mission more critically important. As we work to create access to high-quality instruction for all individuals, we share our gratitude for the educators who are working to uplift and empower others. We hope these funds will have a meaningful impact on students and teachers across the country and look forward to seeing the positive impact they have on learners.”

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education.  To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, visit www.dgliteracy.org.