While we’re supposed to be on the road to economic recovery, one area that continues to suffer from budget cuts is education. Schools are seeing smaller budgets which can lead to layoffs and school programs having to be cut. With the dangers and temptations that lurk outside of school, community and after-school programs become key in supporting our youth.
February’s Every Day Hero, Sabrina Williams, has been supporting the North Lawndale community in Chicago through her work with America SCORES, a national after-school literacy organization. America SCORES uses team-based programs that encourage students in academic achievement, work in their communities, and improves their health. Sabrina was also Chair of the Parent Committee at her children’s elementary school and is a writing coach for 3rd – 5th grade boys.
Through the efforts of millions of other Every Day Heroes across the country, and their support of their communities, differences are being made. If you want to help the youth or adults in your community to improve their literacy, explore the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which offers literacy grants and literacy programs in 40 states across the US. These programs support and encourage those who want to learn to read, learn English, or who want to receive their GED.
If you have a Dollar General store in your community, don’t forget to grab the February P&G brandSAVER from last Sunday’s (January 27th) paper. (Yes, you might need to check recycle bins if you didn’t grab it beforehand.) You can use P&G brandSaver coupons to get high quality P&G products at Dollar General, on top of their already low prices.
The WiC Project Dollar General and P&G Giveaway
Check out these awesome goodies!
The Prize:
One winner will receive a prize pack which includes a $10 Dollar General gift card, as well as samples of Dawn® dish soap, Gain® laundry detergent, TIDE® PODS, Downy® Unstoppables and Head and Shoulders® Endurance shampoo.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Tracie says
February 8, 2013 at 10:02 amI LOVE P&G :_)
Tracie says
February 8, 2013 at 10:03 amI’m a Girl Scout Leader, and I know first hand Girl Scouts make a difference in the community everyday.
Autumn Oertel says
February 8, 2013 at 10:05 amall the parents in the PYLS ( our soccer league for the kids) are heros to us us
Julie C says
February 8, 2013 at 10:12 amI love all P
I love P&G products!
Ellen B says
February 8, 2013 at 10:14 amIt would have to be a teacher at the school – he helped my son when he attended there
tracie gaouette says
February 8, 2013 at 10:16 amI try to pay it forward every day even if it’s opening a door for an elderly person at the store or parking further away in a parking spot so an older person can park closer.
Christina Oddy says
February 8, 2013 at 10:23 amall of the foster parents out there that give selflessly to these kids!
steve weber says
February 8, 2013 at 11:27 ammy mom will forever be my hero.. may she RIP.
Donna Cheatle says
February 8, 2013 at 11:32 amMy heroes are the men and women who serve our military! They are the true heroes!
Jackie Preas says
February 8, 2013 at 11:37 amMy husband is my hero :).He has been involved in volunteer services for the past 43 years.Volunteer Rescue Squads and Fire Departments do lots of good for their communities.
Jessie C. says
February 8, 2013 at 11:39 amHubby is my everyday hero
Cynthia R says
February 8, 2013 at 11:41 ammy dad volunteers for habitat for humanity
Sacha Schroeder says
February 8, 2013 at 11:45 amYes! There is a lady in our town that is working with the children in our community to clean up the town. She’s my hero!
Andrea D. says
February 8, 2013 at 11:53 amMy every day hero is every soldier putting their lives in harms way for my freedoms.
Jackie says
February 8, 2013 at 12:05 pmMy daughter’s girl scout leader. She does so much for the girls…and volunteers with her church and meals on wheels
tara b. says
February 8, 2013 at 12:11 pmmy fiance is my hero 🙂 he took on me and my 4 kids….he’s an awesome stepdad to them!!!
angie lilly says
February 8, 2013 at 12:23 pmyes. my friend and neighbor takes care of a feral cat colony in our downtown area. she feeds them daily and had tubs set up for bad weather shelter that they use. she also trapped and paid to have them all fixed and then released them. total hero!
cylina williams says
February 8, 2013 at 12:29 pmMy husband, he works everyday helping people
Keely Hostetter says
February 8, 2013 at 12:54 pmMy husband would be an everyday hero. He is a teacher, involved in after school programs, and community youth counseling groups. He cares so much for his students and puts lots of time, energy and love into them.
Christine Mayfield says
February 8, 2013 at 1:24 pmMy husband is my everyday hero. He faithfully serves in the USAF.
misty farmer says
February 8, 2013 at 1:43 pmMy Daddy (R.I.P.) and my lovely husband r my Heros!
SaraU says
February 8, 2013 at 1:57 pmMy hubby works two jobs to keep his family happy!
sandra davis says
February 8, 2013 at 4:18 pmmy dad is my everyday hero. the way they he has been there for all his kids he will always be my hero
Jessica To says
February 8, 2013 at 5:32 pmMy son is my every day hero.
Seyma Shabbir says
February 8, 2013 at 7:03 pmMy mom and dad is my every day heroes
richelle bowers says
February 8, 2013 at 8:34 pmmy hero is my husband
Carmen S. says
February 8, 2013 at 8:45 pmI am a teacher, and i work with some amazing people who try and make our students try their best and want to have great futures.
Sonya says
February 8, 2013 at 10:40 pmMy son is a firefighter, and a tow truck driver. He comes to people’s aid every day…in a variety of ways.
Vanessa says
February 9, 2013 at 12:39 ammy mom is my everyday hero! 🙂
Lesley F says
February 9, 2013 at 12:57 amMy husband is my hero!
dan williams says
February 9, 2013 at 7:46 amlike the P&G
Jenny Stanek says
February 9, 2013 at 8:28 amOur local March of Dimes chapter is changing the lives of babiesr
cheryl says
February 9, 2013 at 8:29 amhubby is a paramedic/firefighter and helps people on a daily basis so he’s my hero
Gayle J says
February 9, 2013 at 9:26 amMy son is my everyday hero. He served over in Iraq with the Army
Traci Lynn Butler says
February 9, 2013 at 9:57 amI think the police officers, firefighters, emts and paramedics helping people everyday are our heroes
June M. says
February 9, 2013 at 3:35 pmThere is a great clinic in my town that treats low income and patients without access to health care at no cost.
Jennifer T. says
February 9, 2013 at 3:44 pmMy mom is my everyday hero.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Jennifer says
February 9, 2013 at 6:36 pmMy brother is a firefighter
Michele P says
February 9, 2013 at 9:39 pmWanda S. a woman who works in my office has been really great donating her time at the food banks and our local warming center, in addition to getting fund raisers for those in need.
sandra says
February 9, 2013 at 10:14 pmmy everyday hero is my mom
Sharon Shoemaker says
February 9, 2013 at 10:22 pmMy mom, she is the strongest woman I know, and she inspires me, she is my hero
mell says
February 9, 2013 at 11:00 pmMy best friend is my everyday hero.
C.j. says
February 9, 2013 at 11:17 pmGod is my everyday hero He never disappoints!
krista grandstaff says
February 10, 2013 at 1:28 amMy best friend, Jules is my every day hero…she has over 14 people living in her house, yet always manages to find the time to volunteer, and give even more of herself to others…she is the person I’d like to grow up to be!!!!
Wild Orchid says
February 10, 2013 at 2:58 pmMy autistic brother is my everyday hero.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
clarissa says
February 10, 2013 at 7:52 pmteachers are everyday heros
Michael M says
February 10, 2013 at 9:25 pmThere are retired military men most have been injured in some way either physically or mentally from combat who volunteer at my son’s school as mentors for some children.They are heroes
Tami Vollenweider says
February 10, 2013 at 10:16 pmMy Hero is my Son,he does so much volunteer work
Celina K says
February 11, 2013 at 1:43 pmI work with adults with developmental disabilities that are unable to care for themselves, and every single one of my staff are heroes every day in my opinion.
Stacy says
February 11, 2013 at 3:46 pmMy Mom is my everyday hero, she always puts others first and she is just an amazing woman
Chavonne H says
February 12, 2013 at 2:30 amMy mom is my everyday hero.
Paol Trenny says
February 13, 2013 at 2:47 pmmy hubby is my everyday hero —– Pauline aka Paol Trenny ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
Paol Trenny says
February 13, 2013 at 2:57 pmmy sign on is Paul Tran – it would not let me correct it
Stephanie G says
February 13, 2013 at 5:15 pmMy Husband who volunteers!
latanya says
February 13, 2013 at 7:40 pmmy husband
Dawn Ganey says
February 14, 2013 at 2:54 amI don’t know anyone personally. I however, have been participating in toys for tots. This will be my 7th year.
Ann Fantom says
February 14, 2013 at 8:55 amMy mom is my everyday hero because she is always there for me
Debra S says
February 14, 2013 at 9:01 amI know a bunch of gals who volunteer at our local food pantry, AND a local crisis pregnancy center thrift shop.
Nancy pintinalli says
February 14, 2013 at 12:09 pmEveryone who was volunteered should getting a standing ovation
Thank yoy
Cynthia C says
February 14, 2013 at 12:23 pmMy dad is my everyday hero
Sherry S. says
February 14, 2013 at 12:55 pmMy sister she does a lot of volunteer work.
kim burnett says
February 14, 2013 at 2:02 pmMy Husband
nannypanpan says
February 14, 2013 at 2:41 pmmy sister who does pto and boy scouts
[email protected]
Stevie says
February 14, 2013 at 3:14 pmmy aunt for all she does for her daughter who has cerebal palsy
Carolyn A Colley (Griffith, Smith) says
February 14, 2013 at 6:14 pmour community college has several clubs that collect items for the needy and for people in nursing homes
Jessica Fortner says
February 14, 2013 at 6:33 pmMy church family makes a big difference in the community. They help out the needy by providing food, clothes, and other necessities.
linda brooks says
February 14, 2013 at 7:27 pmMy sister-in-law is my hero
Van O. says
February 14, 2013 at 7:59 pmMy Mom does more for people without thinking about it than just about anyone else I know.
Allison Swain Downes says
February 14, 2013 at 8:00 pmmy everyday hero is my mom
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Jennifer Hedden says
February 14, 2013 at 9:02 pmMy mom and my fiance are my everyday heroes!
Mary Casper says
February 14, 2013 at 10:26 pmmy husband is my everyday hero
Suzanne K says
February 14, 2013 at 10:37 pmMy best friend who is very active in groups to help women!
tina reynolds says
February 15, 2013 at 11:06 ammy husband is my everyday hero he is amazing
Jessica Lodge says
February 15, 2013 at 5:49 pmMy son’s principal. She works tirelessly to improve the school, and is so involved with the children. She’s an excellent principal!
Karen says
February 15, 2013 at 7:06 pmYes, my former teacher is heading up a wellness program in her school
MaryR says
February 15, 2013 at 10:32 pmMy daughter is my everyday hero.
katie bellamy says
February 15, 2013 at 10:37 pmMy Hubby is my Everyday Hero!
jessica edwards says
February 15, 2013 at 10:43 pmmy mother in law
Theresa Pettit says
February 16, 2013 at 12:31 pmMy sister is my everyday hero!
denise says
February 16, 2013 at 4:59 pmmy friend Jen makes a difference
laura ari says
February 16, 2013 at 6:50 pmMy son’s friend Nell makes a difference.
Courtney P. says
February 17, 2013 at 11:32 amMy mom is my every day hero. She has been through so much, including breast cancer, and having spent 2 months in the hospital in 2012. She is such a strong person.
Darlene Jones-Nelson says
February 17, 2013 at 11:43 amMy local hero is my little brother who teaches dance class to elementary school students so they have something to strive for.
Cheryl Chervitz says
February 17, 2013 at 12:00 pmMy mom and dad are my hero’s. No matter what, they are always there for me.
TRACY SIMMS says
February 17, 2013 at 1:42 pmThe Knight husband and wife at my church helps the homeless and the nursing home residents on a weekly basis! thanks, [email protected]
Lindsey Roberts says
February 17, 2013 at 3:48 pmMy Every Day Hero is definitely my Mom! She is wonderful! 🙂
melissa griffith says
February 17, 2013 at 4:44 pmI do have a friend who is making a difference in our community by organizing many activities and projects geared towards our large hispanic population. Everyone is always encouraged to participate, the main objective is to bring everyone together to learn about the culture with music, art, and cuisine as well as pride and overall community development and growth.
K.Pugh says
February 17, 2013 at 5:30 pmMy everyday hero is my baby boy.
Thanks for the chance.
Amanda Kinder says
February 18, 2013 at 12:43 amMy every day hero is my mom.
Janet says
February 18, 2013 at 2:05 amMy Every Day Hero is my husband. He’s always pitching in to help whomever asks.
Sue Hull says
February 18, 2013 at 2:11 amMy everyday hero is my mom. My hero in my community is a man named Doug.He started a homeless organization here in the city where I live.He works(for free) everyday from 8pm-4am.He goes out handing out blankets,giving rides,finding people shelter.He’s the kindest soul and he’s an angel on earth.Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂
Ruth chu says
February 18, 2013 at 4:14 ammy husband is my everyday hero
angela winfield says
February 18, 2013 at 12:29 pmMy Mom!
Michelle W says
February 18, 2013 at 12:42 pmMy dad is my everyday hero
Rats says
February 18, 2013 at 12:47 pmMy husband I guess. Nice giveaway.
Karen F says
February 18, 2013 at 4:18 pmMy kids
Vicki Howes says
February 18, 2013 at 5:50 pmMy husband is my everyday hero
Kelly says
February 18, 2013 at 7:37 pmgreat products
Kim W says
February 18, 2013 at 8:13 pmMy mom is my hero
Sarah S says
February 19, 2013 at 12:00 amMy every day hero is my sister.
Tracy R says
February 19, 2013 at 12:09 pmMy husband is an everyday HERO! He drives 1-1/2 hours one way back and forth to work 5 or 6 days a week and works 16 hours trying to keep up with the economy and try and keep us from losing our home…
Dawn K says
February 20, 2013 at 9:18 pmMy hero is my army man, my hubby.
Annette Rosenberg says
February 21, 2013 at 12:52 amMy Mom is my everyday hero, for 20+ years, until she retired, she made sure each person that lived in the group home she worked at had at least three Christmas presents to open. With up to 64 residents each year, that was a huge undertaking she took upon, and paid for, herself each year.
Denise Welch says
February 21, 2013 at 11:42 amMy hero are my parents
James Beck says
February 21, 2013 at 12:01 pmnope
Erica C. says
February 21, 2013 at 12:20 pmI know an elderly male who volunteers over 40 hours a week to help others…it’s amazing.
Paula Tavernie says
February 21, 2013 at 1:20 pmMy husband is my hero!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
February 21, 2013 at 4:27 pmmu hubby works hard at his job and our church
vmkids3 at msn dot com
susan glazer says
February 21, 2013 at 5:03 pmmy daughter is my hero. she’s a hard worker and has become a doctor thru pure ambition.
denise says
February 21, 2013 at 7:42 pmMy grandma is my every day hero!
karen mayernick says
February 21, 2013 at 7:47 pmMy husband is my hero, he takes care of me everyday!
Tim Stephens says
February 21, 2013 at 7:56 pmMy dad is a retired minister and he is always working in the community and my hero…
jeanne conner says
February 21, 2013 at 8:25 pmI do the best I can to help… I am my own hero
Stephanie Thompson (Free) says
February 21, 2013 at 8:37 pmMy everyday hero is my Daughter who has two awesome children 6 and 2, works, and taking collage classes.
Julie Lutz says
February 21, 2013 at 11:05 pmmy everyday hero is actually more than one person its 4 they consist of my wonderful husband, my two boys and my daughter they are great they help me in so many ways. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without their amazing support.
Brittney House says
February 21, 2013 at 11:36 pmMy brother in law who is in the army
jen gersch says
February 22, 2013 at 5:15 ammy dad is my hero
amy delong says
February 22, 2013 at 10:28 ammy mom volunteers at the homeless shelter
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Susan Smith says
February 22, 2013 at 10:31 amMy husband is my hero
Karri Steed says
February 22, 2013 at 11:28 amThere is a man who lives in the back of my neighborhood who cleans and does landscaping on a volunteer basis.
susan smoaks says
February 22, 2013 at 3:26 pmmy husband is my everyday hero, he is always so generous and kind. he would give the shirt off his back to help any one in need!
alyce poalillo says
February 22, 2013 at 6:26 pmThere is a group here that is trying to save the feral cat communties in town and I work with them too. They are dedicated caring people.
Kimberly Hilbert says
February 22, 2013 at 8:46 pmMy everyday hero would be my husband. He keeps everything running smooth.
Julie B says
February 22, 2013 at 8:52 pmSalvation Army
Rona B says
February 22, 2013 at 8:53 pmChristine S., friend, is an amazing Chiari supporter. She organized and hosted a charity run, a local support group and educates us on this painful and sometimes fatal illness.
jessica hager says
February 22, 2013 at 9:01 pmMy husband is my hero because he works all night then goes to school.
Angelique Drummond says
February 22, 2013 at 9:01 pmMy mom is my every day hero. She spends her days selflessly helping others. So sweet and caring.
Heidi says
February 22, 2013 at 9:04 pmMy nephew is my hero..he’s in the US Army and proudly serving!
CarolynH says
February 22, 2013 at 9:07 pmMy everyday hero is my sister who is a full time state employee helping people find employment; is supporting her young children since she was widowed; and has her own home businesses to earn extra income for her retirement & gifts for her family.
Donna George says
February 22, 2013 at 9:52 pmAll the teachers I work with in my low income school
Pam Scott says
February 22, 2013 at 10:03 pmThe school that I teach at has been adopted by a local church. Last weekend, they came over and painted the parent center walls as well as the teacher workroom. They replaced furniture in the parent center. They cleaned up the outside center courtyard. These people are investing in our children and community.
Aaron Bretveld says
February 22, 2013 at 10:26 pmOne of my co-workers is a very selfless person. I think sometimes that he and his wife spend more time helping others in their family/community than they spend with themselves, and they contribute monetarily as well
Diane W says
February 22, 2013 at 10:34 pmJay does a lot of work with our local food pantry
michele krik says
February 22, 2013 at 10:47 pmNoreen who started our local food pantry
Maureen G says
February 22, 2013 at 10:49 pmYes, my brother-in-law
Breanne says
February 22, 2013 at 10:55 pmMy husband’s my hero
Michelle Tucker says
February 22, 2013 at 11:06 pmI know lots of people who make a difference every day. I worked with special needs individuals and each person who also worked with them is amazing.
Brian E. says
February 22, 2013 at 11:49 pmThanks for the giveaway…the staff & volunteers of our local food bank are everyday heros !