Improving 21st Century Literacy Together

We help improve 21st-century literacy among children and adults in the metropolitan DC area through innovative programs, scholarship opportunities, and public-private partnerships.

We’re positively impacting lives and the communities we serve, through internships, mentoring and professional training to children and adults via educational and literacy program.

We help spur collaboration by enlisting like-minded partners within government, the private sector, and non-profits who provide resources to help our children and adults succeed.

Our foundation began with a vision to improve literacy for every child and adult, no matter who they are or where they live. We harbor love, hope, promise, and inspiration to those we serve.

The Calvin W. Rolark Scholarship

Established to aid high school seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue a career in communications, journalism, broadcast media or media technology.

The Wilhelmina J. Rolark Scholarship

Established to aid high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion in community service and social advocacy.

As the victor of the Prince George’s County Spelling Bee, Abigail Adegbite, 11, will represent her county at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will take place on May 27, 28 and 29. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Washington D.C. & PG Spelling Bee Presenter

We are proud to host the Washington, D.C. Citywide Spelling Bee and the Prince George’s County Spelling Bee, encouraging academic excellence in our youth.

Read more about the D.C. kick off 44th Annual Spelling Bee Season

Read more about the Prince George’s Bee

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