Transforming the lives of low-literate adults
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Sponsors
Our generous sponsors support each competition by providing prize purse and operational funding as well as contributing mentorship and industry knowledge.
Barbara Bush Foundation
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The Barbara Bush Foundation is the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy. Founded by former First Lady Barbara Bush, the mission of the Foundation is to advocate for and establish literacy as a value in every home.
The goals of the Foundation are simple: We want children to start school ready to excel and help parents improve their literacy skills. Mrs. Bush’s guiding belief was simple – if you helped a person learn to read, their opportunities in life were endless.
To learn more about the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s commitment to promote family literacy in homes across America, please visit www.BarbaraBush.org.
Affiliation
Sponsor of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Barbara Bush Foundation
Sponsor of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
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Founded in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has helped advance the literacy skills of over 6 million individuals and donated more than $100 million to nonprofit, library and school-based literacy programs. The Foundation’s funding focuses on helping programs deliver quality literacy instruction and increasing access to literacy services. The DGLF believes learning to read is an investment that opens doorways for personal, professional and economic success. It is a gift that no one can take away – a gift that lasts a lifetime.
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Presenting Sponsor of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Presenting Sponsor of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Prize Partners
Our prize partners provide support to an active XPRIZE and its competing teams in a variety of forms, ranging from mentorship to gratis or discounted services.
ANA
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ANA is Japan’s five-star international airline with 83 international routes and 116 domestic routes. Founded in 1952, ANA bridges the divide between places, people and their cultures. The airline prides itself on providing passengers with a unique and flawless journey through the airline’s relentless drive towards excellence, innovation and creativity. To learn more, click here.
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General Foundation Partner
ANA
General Foundation Partner
Dallas County Community College District
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Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) are the collective of seven independently accredited colleges of that includes Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland. DCCCD is one of the largest community college systems in Texas and since 1965, we have served more than 3 million people. The colleges of DCCCD equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship. In addition, we provide economic benefits to business, taxpayers and the community. Learn more.
Affiliation
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dallas County Community College District
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
City of Philadelphia’s Office of Adult Education
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The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Adult Education (OAE), formerly known as the Mayor’s Commission on Literacy has worked to equip all adults in Philadelphia with the education they need for work, family, and civic engagement since 1983. OAE was charged to work on behalf of over 80 literacy and workforce development programs to help the estimated 550,000 adults in the city functioning below basic adult education levels to qualify for family-sustaining jobs and post-secondary training and education. Learn more.
Affiliation
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
City of Philadelphia’s Office of Adult Education
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education
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The LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) provides learning opportunities and employment training to adults and in-and out-of-school teens. DACE schools and career training centers throughout the Los Angeles area help community members reach their personal and professional goals by offering convenient access to high-quality instruction at affordable prices. The mission of LAUSD’s Adult and Career Education Division is to increase the educational attainment and socioeconomic status of its students by preparing them for post-secondary studies, careers and civic participation. Learn more.
Affiliation
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation
LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education
Supporter of the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE presented by Dollar General Literacy Foundation