Rotary Club of Houston Delivers Dictionaries to Every Third Grader in HISD
Rotary Club of Houston Delivers Dictionaries to Every Third Grader in HISD The Rotary Club of Houston has taken its commitment to literacy to the next level. Since launching its participation in The Dictionary Project in 2016, the club has steadily expanded its reach—starting with five schools and now, with the help of generous donor Kandy Kaye Horn, providing a dictionary to every third-grade... Read More
Copeland Ruritan Club Delivers Dictionaries and Smiles to Dobson Third Graders
Copeland Ruritan Club Delivers Dictionaries and Smiles to Dobson Third Graders The Copeland Ruritan Club in Dobson, North Carolina is proving that even small clubs can make a big impact. For over a decade, this dedicated group has been putting dictionaries directly into the hands of local third graders—delighting students and supporting literacy at a critical stage in their education. This year, third grade... Read More
Rutland South Rotary Brings Back Beloved Dictionary Project for Third Graders in Vermont
Rutland South Rotary Brings Back Beloved Dictionary Project for Third Graders in Vermont The Rutland South Rotary Club in Vermont has proudly resumed its long-running Dictionary Project, providing free personal dictionaries to third grade students across seven schools in Rutland County. After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, the 2024 distribution marks a celebrated return of a program that has made a lasting... 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
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
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
Crossroads Ruritan Club Brings Dictionaries and Discovery to Callaway Elementary Students.
Crossroads Ruritan Club Brings Dictionaries and Discovery to Callaway Elementary Students. The Crossroads Ruritan Club of Virginia recently made a special impact at Callaway Elementary School, gifting each third-grade student a personal dictionary. Their generosity lit up the classrooms as students eagerly explored their new books. The school shared their appreciation, highlighting the excitement among students who discovered that their dictionaries included far more... Read More
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Students
Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project Inspires Third Graders The Rotary Club of Kent Island Dictionary Project continues to make a meaningful impact on young students in Maryland. In 2022, members of the Rotary Club visited Matapeake Elementary School, where they personally distributed dictionaries to every third-grade student. This tradition, part of the national Dictionary Project initiative, helps students develop literacy skills that are... Read More