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    • Privacy Policy
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    • Financial Information
  • Information
    • Sponsor Profiles
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A Note from “A Student Dictionary” Lover …

Nov 21 2025
Carrie Bonavita

Volunteers for Literacy Inspire Students with “Class of ’35” Dictionary Presentations

Nov 13 2025
Carrie Bonavita
This fall, Volunteers for Literacy/Habersham Co. (VFL) continued their annual tradition of bringing The Dictionary Project to local third graders—complete with an inspiring message, a lively rap, and plenty of smiles. The...
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Madera Elks Lodge No. 1918 Promotes Literacy Through The Dictionary Project

Nov 12 2025
Carrie Bonavita
Since 2007, the Madera Elks Lodge No. 1918 has proudly partnered with The Dictionary Project to promote literacy and learning among local students. To date, the Lodge has donated an impressive 37,752 dictionaries...
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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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