Achievements
Since its founding, the Foundation has applied for numerous grants and worked with private donors to begin to build an endowment for the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library
Your Donations at Work
- Media Grant: In August 2011, the Foundation made a $2,000 grant to the Dowdell Library to enhance its collection of DVDs, games and music CDs.
- DVD Drive: The Foundation collected DVDs, Blu-rays, music CDs and Wii games from the community in January-April 2011. Narly 500 items were contributed to supplement the Dowdell Library's media collection.
- Online Learning Center: In December 2011, the Foundation made a $1,543 grant to the Dowdell Library to purchase an online software teaching center that will provide coaching for SAT, AP, GED and citizenship tests as well as job search and workplace skills.