Philadelphia Literacy Nonprofit Receives "Once-In-A-Lifetime" Donation From Billionaire MacKenzie Scott

By Raymond Strickland, CBS Philadelphia

March 22, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Beyond Literacy CEO Kimmell Proctor said she couldn't be more grateful to receive a $2 million donation from billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.

"It is a surprise," she said. "The largest single donation we received before this was $47,000."

Proctor said the donation will help with the organization's mission to empower adults through free literacy and language education.

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