According to a press release, the foundation gave the HBCU’s School of Lifelong Learning a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy at their Continuing Education Learning Center (CELC). The financial assistance is from the organization’s recent $10.5 million donation as an effort to continue summer, family, and adult literacy programs for the Jackson Metro area — marking its largest one-day grant donation ever.

“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, per the press release. “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.”

Jackson State University's School of Lifelong Learning

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