The mission of Beyond Words is to provide disaster relief to public school libraries in communities with Dollar General stores, offering support in the aftermath of natural disasters, fires, or federally recognized acts of terrorism.
The grant programs offered by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation aim to support literacy and education initiatives that benefit individuals across all age groups. The Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries located within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores in states where they operate. One specific area of focus is Adult Literacy Grants, which provide funding up to $10,000 to organizations delivering direct literacy services to adults. These services include adult basic education, GED or high school equivalency preparation, and English language acquisition.