The Dictionary Project

The Dictionary Project is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. The goal of this program is to assist all students in completing the school year as good writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing students with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come. The Dictionary Project gives 95 cents of every dollar donated toward the purchase of dictionaries.

Reading is the most important skill of all. It is the starting point for all the economic and social opportunities this world has to offer. Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn. Every year we watch The Dictionary Project grow by expanding our pool of sponsors, so more children can enjoy the benefits of owning their own personal dictionary.

Our sponsors have made tireless efforts to improve literacy and the quality of life in their communities. These volunteers are the breath of life of The Dictionary Project. Through The Dictionary Project, people feel empowered to effect change and improve education so that the children will grow up better prepared to compete in the global economy.

In the South County Area, the Dictionary Project benefits the following:

Sponsored by Keith Lodge: Glenview, Las Animas, Del Bono, and Rod Kelley Elementary Schools

Sponsored by Texas Lodge: San Juan and Aromas Elementary Schools

Sponsored by Elks Lodge: El Roble and Solarzano Elementary Schools

Sponsored by San Martin 4H: Rucker and San Martin Elementary Schools

Sponsored by San Martin Presbyterian Women: Elliot Elementary School