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Dollar General Literacy Foundation presents award to Fannin Literacy Council
By Fannin Literacy Council
Jun 24, 2025
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Fannin County, Texas -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Fannin Literacy Council. The funds will be used to continue the mission of the Fannin Literacy Council: “Promoting Lifelong Learning” in Fannin County. The Council operates the HOPE (Helping Our People Excel) Program in Bonham and Honey Grove. The funds awarded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will be used to assist in paying for teachers, purchase books and software, and help students pay for the GED testing costs when needed.

The HOPE Program has been providing educational assistance to Fannin County residents since 2004. Classes for GED (General Equivalency Development)  are offered free of charge, and open enrollment is available for Fannin County residents ages 17 and up. 

For more information at the Bonham location, please contact Lou Ann Taylor at 903-583-1264, extension 1.

For more information at the Honey Grove location, please contact the Honey Grove Library and Learning Center at 903-378-2206.

The Fannin Literacy Council would like to thank the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for their generous grant and support in promoting lifelong learning for Fannin County citizens.