By: Kelsey Hoak | Posted: Dec. 21, 2107 | Source: WSAZ
CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) — The students at Clendenin-Bridge Elementary received an early Christmas present from a national store.
Dollar General presented the school a $10,000 check Thursday to support their library and literacy initiatives.
This is part of Dollar General’s commitment to serve others through their “12 Days of Giving” campaign.
Teachers say the money will go toward purchasing books and science equipment to help prepare the students for a brighter future.
“They’re going to be much more employable. They’re going to be able to withstand the pressures of their adult lives. They’re going to be able to get better jobs, take care of their families. All of the things you learn in grade school is what you use as as an adult and we plan to get them as best prepared as best as we can,” explained Principal Vanessa Brown.
The literacy foundation at Dollar General was started in 1993 because J.L. Turner, the founder, was illiterate.
