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A $19,000 check for literacy was presented to Royal Heights Elementary School to mark the opening of nearby Dollar General’s 19,000th facility in January 2023.[提供: Royal Heights Elementary]Name unknown in photo.
Joplin, Missouri — During the special grand opening event of the 19,000th Dollar General location at 1502 E Zora, the company presented a $19,000 check to nearby Royal Heights Elementary School for literacy education.
“Royal Heights was asked to attend Dollar General’s 19,000th store grand opening (at Zola’s location). General Dollar donated his $19,000 to Royal Heights Elementary School to help with literacy aid!I am very honored to receive this generous gift from Dollar General. Thank you very much! ! ! “
— Royal Heights Elementary

1502 E Zora, Joplin, MO.
The store opened on January 11th, but will have a special grand opening event on Saturday, January 28th, 2023.
“Thank you Dollar General for supporting the children of Joplin!!“Joplin Schools State Online”This donation will have a significant impact on literacy efforts for years to come. I couldn’t be more grateful.”
>> RELATED >> Dollar General opens 19,000th store in Royals Heights. January 28th (Sat) Grand opening event
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“We are excited to open our 19,000th store in Joplin, Missouri. Come celebrate the occasion by shopping for great savings at DG, 1502 Joplin, Missouri, Saturday, January 28, Joplin, MO.” — dollar general
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