Dollar General Surprises Schools with "Days of Giving" Donations

Dec 21, 2018

In the spirit of the holiday season and Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others, the Company donated $120,000 to 17 schools as part of its 2018 “Days of Giving” campaign this December. The contributions are intended to support education and literacy in the communities Dollar General calls home.

As ardent supporters of literacy and education initiatives, Dollar General store and distribution center employees presented each of the following schools and organizations with a surprise $10,000 throughout the holiday season! See photographs of excitement and joy from the recipients’ and Dollar General team alike below.

Ashford Elementary School in Ashford, Alabama
Blue Earth Area Elementary & Middle School (BEA K-7) in Blue Earth, Minnesota
Blue Earth Area Secondary (BEAHS) in Blue Earth, Minnesota
Clearwater Elementary School in Piedmont, Missouri
Clinton Elementary School in Clinton, Maine
Luther Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Luther, Oklahoma
Mantachie Elementary and High School in Mantachie, Mississippi
Osawatomie Middle School in Osawatomie, Kansas
Stewart County High in Dover, Tennessee
Waldron Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Waldron, Arkansas
Will Rogers Elementary School in McAlester, Oklahoma
Wilson Middle School in Exeter, California

Learn more about Dollar General’s commitment to its mission, including nearly $600,000 in contributions to support schools and libraries in local communities, this holiday season here.

Clinton Elementary School
Mantachie Elementary and High School
Will Rogers Elementary School
Osawatomie Middle School
Stewart County High School
Waldron Elementary, Middle and High School