Read To Succeed receives $2,000 Nashville Predators Grant

Jun 02, 2015 at 08:06 pm by bryan


Reading To Succeed improves lives through reading and two local organizations with a literacy focus are helping to make that possible.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to Lisa Mitchell and Debbie Mankin on May 13 at the Nashville Public Library. Adult Literacy Coordinator, Debbie Mankin, stated, "The grant that the Dollar General Foundation gives us for adult literacy sustains our program. We could not train our tutors, purchase the materials needed to teach our adults, or teach our ESL classes without the money given to us through Dollar General."

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The Nashville Predators Foundation also presented a $2,000 grant to Executive Director for Read To Succeed, Lisa Mitchell, for Family Literacy Programs on May 5 during a ceremony celebrating The Big Payback at Bridgestone Arena.

Family Literacy Coordinator, Amy Swartz, stated "The Nashville Predators Foundation grant will provide new books and meals for several family literacy nights in Rutherford County during the upcoming school year. Read To Succeed can only provide these family-oriented programs with this type of monetary assistance and the volunteerism of our community. Strong literacy skills at an early age are key to our students staying in school and becoming employable adults. We appreciate the Predators Foundation support and generosity!"

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