Company Updates

We are excited to celebrate National Read Across America Day. For nearly 30 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been a proud supporter of literacy and education initiatives. Last year alone, programs funded by the Foundation impacted more than 1.7 million individuals! Youth Literacy grants open March 10. Learn more about DGLF grant opportunities and the programs we support at www.dgliteracy.org.

We are excited to celebrate National Read Across America Day. For nearly 30 years, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been a proud supporter of literacy and education initiatives. Last year alone, programs funded by the Foundation impacted more than 1.7 million individuals! Youth Literacy grants open March 10. Learn more about DGLF grant opportunities and the programs we support at www.dgliteracy.org.

Each Women’s History Month, Dollar General pauses to formally celebrate women making history and their contributions to the world. At Dollar General, we believe it is important to champion women at every stage of their career and life by providing opportunities for growth and support. Our Women’s Professional Network (WPN) is our largest Employee Resource Group at Dollar General. Comprised of women and their allies the WPN focuses on empowering women to advance members’ personal and professional lives through diversified connections, leadership opportunities and educational experiences. Throughout the month, we plan to share how DG is celebrating women and acknowledging how #HerHistoryisOurHistory.

Seeing Alvin use his new reading and writing skills to express his gratitude and love for his wife speaks to the power of education. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to help students achieve their dreams by investing in literacy and educational initiatives within our communities. Learn more about Alvin's story and how to apply for the DGLF Adult, Family and Summer Literacy Grants at the link.

Picture the possibilities with Dollar General! Applications are now open for our paid summer internship program. Dollar General offers a place to make a difference in the work that you do each and every day. We would love to have you join us as we Serve Others! Apply now at careers.dollargeneral.com!

At Dollar General, we proudly celebrate Black History Month. While we recognize and invest in our diverse teams throughout the year, we will acknowledge and reflect on the importance of this month together with our African American Employee Resource Group through internal events and days of service in our hometowns.

We’re grateful to be named one of Fortune Magazines' Most Admired Companies. 🏅 This success is made possible by the 164,000+ employees who live our mission of Serving Others in the communities we call home.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognized Dollar General on its 2022 Corporate Equality Index, which highlights ongoing workplace inclusion efforts for LGBTQIA+ employees. Read more about how our mission of Serving Others includes everyone and our core value of respecting the dignity and differences of others.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation presented a total of more than $50,000 to five schools in Illinois, Louisiana, New York and Tennessee to help rebuild school libraries impacted by natural disasters. The funds are part of the Foundation’s Beyond Words program that has awarded more than $2.7 million since 2006 to help restore public school libraries following floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and more. Read more in the link.

Dollar General presented its second Reading Revolution donation this month when it surprised Izard County Consolidated School District in Brockwell, Arkansas with $50,000! DG’s Reading Revolution program aims to enhance reading and literacy programs through the purchase of books, technology programs, computers and other educational tools. Read more at the link.