Accept $100,000 grant and approve 3 contracts for literacy programs
$100,000
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In Plain English
The city received a $100,000 grant from Cities of Services to fund reading programs. The money will pay 3 organizations: Community Alliance for Learning gets $67,900, Read Aloud Volunteer Program gets $27,000, and Bring Me a Book Foundation gets $13,000. If approved, these groups will provide literacy services to residents at no cost to the city.
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