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  • News
  • About
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    • Board of Directors
    • Privacy Policy
    • Donor Privacy Policy
    • Financial Information
  • Information
    • Sponsor Profiles
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  • Sponsor A Project
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A Love Story Inspired by The Dictionary Project

Nov 12 2025
Carrie Bonavita
For many people, The Dictionary Project is about promoting literacy, learning, and a love of words. But for one couple in Fargo, North Dakota, it also became the beginning of a love...
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Rotary Club of The Plainfields – A 20-year Tradition of Literacy and Service Continues

Nov 12 2025
Carrie Bonavita
Members of the Rotary Club of the Plainfields recently joined forces with students from the Interact Club at North Plainfield High School to prepare nearly 1,100 dictionaries for distribution. Together, they applied...
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Valley Grange #144 Celebrates “Dictionary Days” and their “Words for Thirds” program with Local Schools

Nov 06 2025
Carrie Bonavita
Members of Valley Grange #144 are once again celebrating Dictionary Days and Words for Thirds with 5 area schools throughout the region. This annual literacy outreach brings smiles, excitement, and a love...
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The Wellington Rotary Club is Spreading the Joy of Words in Wellington

Nov 05 2025
Carrie Bonavita
The joy of learning came alive once again as every third-grade student in Wellington, Florida received a personal dictionary, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Wellington Rotary Club who are local...
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Kellogg Elks Lodge #1841 Supports Local Students Through Education and Awareness

Oct 31 2025
Carrie Bonavita
Members of the Kellogg Elks Lodge #1841 recently continued their commitment to youth education and well-being by participating in two national initiatives that benefit local students, The Dictionary Project and National Red...
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Lions Steve Hall, Rob Ginder, Craig Cooley, and Dr. Kathleen Busby pass out dictionaries. (Photo provided by Westfield Lions Club)

Westfield Lions wrap up yet another Dictionary Project to Third Graders

Oct 30 2025
Carrie Bonavita
The Westfield Lions Club recently completed its annual Dictionary Project, ensuring that every third grader in the Westfield school system received a personal Webster dictionary. On October 17, club members visited Maple...
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