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  • About
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    • Board of Directors
    • Privacy Policy
    • Donor Privacy Policy
    • Financial Information
  • Information
    • Sponsor Profiles
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International Dictionary Projects to Africa

Jun 29 2015
Mary
Dictionary Project Sponsor Fred Krakowiak is a recognized wildlife artist, author, safari expert, and motivational speaker. For ten years he has led safaris and shared his art talents with the children of...
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Amish Schools in LaGrange County, Indiana Receive the Gift of Words from the Howe Lions Club

Jun 29 2015
Mary
The Howe Lions Club started working with The Dictionary Project in 2007. Since then, members have donated over 1,000 books to local public and Amish schools in Indiana. The first two years...
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Kiwanis International Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Jun 29 2015
Mary
The Dictionary Project joined Kiwanians in in Indianapolis, Indiana to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International. Kiwanis members have been avid supporters of the project since 2002. They have donated a...
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Dictionaries Never Go Out of Style, But Hair Styles Do…

Jun 29 2015
Mary
It’s safe to say that just like any other trend, hair styles come and go. From curly-q mustaches, to bleach-blonde gone wrong, we have all had our share of rough patches when...
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Kenilworth Rotary Distributes Dictionaries to Township Third Graders

Jun 11 2015
Mary
Article from the Suburban News, June 10, 2015 The Kenilworth Rotary Club recently distributed more than 100 dictionaries as part of The Dictionary Project, to all third graders at Harding Elementary School...
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Flags Fly for Heroes in Gaithersburg: Area Rotary Clubs Partner for Event

May 26 2015
Mary
Article by Samantha Schmieder, Gazette.com, Staff writer Posted Friday, May 22, 2015 Throughout Memorial Day weekend, 750 American flags will soar on the hill at Bohrer Park, each representing a hero. “Flags...
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