Dell Foundation Awards 2006 ‘Literate Community’ Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in Four States

Dell Foundation Awards 2006 ‘Literate Community’ Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in Four States

Dell Foundation “Literate Community” grants have been awarded to 22 organizations in four states—Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Carolina—where significant numbers of Dell employees live and work.

The two-year, $50,000 grants support innovative and collaborative initiatives that address educational and literacy needs in communities where Dell has facilities. The grants target educational programs that meet community needs and contribute to students’ ability to succeed in the digital economy and competitive global marketplace.

“By supporting community organizations that are collaborating and achieving success in improving educational opportunities, the Dell Foundation’s Literate Communities grants help strengthen the communities where the majority of Dell families live and work,” said Lisa Huddleson, manager of the foundation.

Literacy affects educational and employment success. The “State of Adult Literacy 2005 Report”, found that 30 percent of teens entering high school do not graduate and low literacy is listed as a major factor for their dropping out. The 2003 “National Assessment of Adult Literacy” found that 65 percent of people below the basic literacy level were not working full-time.

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