Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy.

Oakview Grange #311 Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Literacy

Oakview Grange #311 in Centralia, Washington, has been a steadfast partner of The Dictionary Project for more than two decades. Their recent letter reflects the deep joy and lasting impact that providing dictionaries brings to third-grade students. Here’s their inspiring message:

Letter Content:

March 13, 2025

Good Morning!

Enclosed are thank-you letters from the third graders at Edison Elementary School in Centralia, Washington. Oakview Grange #311 has been providing dictionaries to third graders for over 20 years.

As one of our community service projects, this is our most rewarding experience. To see the excitement on the children’s faces and to experience the thrill of having their own dictionary is immeasurable. We definitely get as much joy from it as the children do.

We are gearing up for the 2025-26 school year and will be handing out between 250–300 dictionaries again this coming school year.

Thank you for this wonderful program!

Warmest regards,

Alice Coakley, Secretary
Oakview Grange #311
Centralia, WA 98531