Duarte and Arcadia Elks Lodges Empower Over 41,000 Students with Dictionaries in California
Duarte and Arcadia Elks Lodges Empower Over 41,000 Students with Dictionaries in California Since 2006, the Duarte Elks Lodge #1427 and Arcadia Elks Lodge #2025, both based in California, have partnered with The Dictionary Project to promote literacy across the Mountain View School District. Over the past 18 years, their combined efforts have provided more than 41,400 dictionaries to third grade students—equipping each child... Read More
Kiwanis Club of Tryon Inspires Literacy with Dictionary Gifts to Polk County Third Graders
Kiwanis Club of Tryon Inspires Literacy with Dictionary Gifts to Polk County Third Graders In Polk County, North Carolina, the Kiwanis Club of Tryon continues to make a lasting impact on youth literacy by delivering dictionaries to every third grade student at the county’s four elementary schools. Over the past five years, the club has gifted nearly 700 dictionaries, helping students explore language, geography,... Read More
Rotary Club of Olean Promotes Literacy with Dictionary Donations to Third Graders
Rotary Club of Olean Promotes Literacy with Dictionary Donations to Third Graders Since 2015, the Rotary Club of Olean, New York has proudly supported youth literacy by providing personal dictionaries to third grade students across Cattaraugus County. With help from the Cattaraugus Community Foundation, the club has now donated over 2,600 dictionaries, helping students build vocabulary, confidence, and a love for learning. Club President... Read More
Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma
Rotary Club of Wagoner Delivers Dictionaries to Third Graders in Oklahoma Third grade students in Wagoner and Porter, Oklahoma were all smiles as they received a personal dictionary—thanks to the Rotary Club of Wagoner. The club recently distributed the books to local elementary schools, bringing excitement and educational value to each classroom. This initiative is part of the Rotary Club’s commitment to literacy through... Read More
Lilburn Woman’s Club Brings Dictionaries to Over 1,200 Students
Lilburn Woman’s Club Brings Dictionaries to Over 1,200 Students This fall, the Lilburn Woman’s Club in Georgia partnered with the Mail and Package Center, Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #431, and the Lilburn Business Association to deliver personal dictionaries to every third grade student in Lilburn. In total, more than 1,200 students received their very own dictionary! The project was funded through generous grants from Believe... Read More
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation
Rotary Club of Willmar Champions Literacy With Annual Dictionary Donation Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Willmar in Minnesota has proudly given dictionaries to third grade students at five area schools. Each year, the club distributes these personal dictionaries as part of their commitment to improving literacy in Kandiyohi County. Beyond donating dictionaries, Rotary members also support education by participating in the Strive mentoring... Read More
Rotary Club of Montclair Continues 19-Year Tradition at Bradford School
Rotary Club of Montclair Continues 19-Year Tradition at Bradford School Bradford School third graders in Montclair, New Jersey, were thrilled to receive their very own dictionaries, thanks to Georgia Brown and the Rotary Club of Montclair. For the past 19 years, Georgia Brown has been delivering dictionaries to third-grade students in both Montclair and Verona as part of The Dictionary Project. Her dedication has... Read More
Walker Rotary Club Brings Early Christmas Cheer with Dictionaries for Students
Walker Rotary Club Brings Early Christmas Cheer with Dictionaries for Students The Walker Rotary Club in Minnesota delivered an early Christmas gift to third-grade students in Walker and LaPorte — a brand-new personal dictionary for each student. The club has been proudly participating in The Dictionary Project since 2005, and this year’s event continued a tradition that has helped promote literacy and learning across... Read More
Rotary Club of Cambridge Revives Dictionary Project for Dorchester County Students
Rotary Club of Cambridge Revives Dictionary Project for Dorchester County Students The Rotary Club of Cambridge in Maryland launched its participation in The Dictionary Project in 2006, presenting personal dictionaries to third-grade students in both public and private schools across Dorchester County. While the project was paused during the Covid pandemic, it was proudly revived this year, bringing smiles back to students’ faces. Cambridge... Read More
Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken Brings the Gift of Words to Students in Colorado
Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken Brings the Gift of Words to Students in Colorado Since 2006, the Rotary Club of Johnstown Milliken in Colorado has proudly participated in The Dictionary Project, delivering personal dictionaries to third-grade students in Weld County School District. Over the years, the club has provided more than 4,630 dictionaries, giving young learners an essential tool to expand their vocabulary and... Read More