PPGJLI Named Midway Chamber Nonprofit of the Month
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) has been named Nonprofit of the Month by the Midway Chamber of Commerce, presented by Blaze Credit Union. The recognition highlights the organization’s work using literary arts to strengthen literacy, leadership and intergenerational connections in the Midway community and beyond.
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has named Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) as its Nonprofit of the Month, presented by Blaze Credit Union, in recognition of the organization’s transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to literacy, equity, and community wellness.
PPGJLI serves the Midway community and beyond by using literary arts as a catalyst for change. Its programs strengthen literacy outcomes while fostering healing, leadership development, and meaningful intergenerational connections. At a time when communities nationwide are grappling with a persistent reading crisis, PPGJLI responds with culturally grounded programming that affirms identity, celebrates joy, and empowers families to grow together.
Through signature initiatives like Leaders Are Readers, PPGJLI brings elders, youth, and families together to share stories and build bridges across generations. These programs not only improve reading proficiency but also cultivate confidence, belonging, and a lifelong love of learning. By centering diverse voices and lived experiences, PPGJLI demonstrates that literacy is more than an academic benchmark, it is a pathway to justice and community transformation.
“Stories change lives,” said Dr. Artika Tyner, Executive Director of PPGJLI. “When we invest in literacy, we are investing in community building. When children see themselves reflected in books, their sense of identity and possibility grows. When elders and youth gather to share stories, we strengthen the bonds that sustain entire communities. This recognition fuels our commitment to continue planting seeds of justice: one reader, one story, and one generation at a time.”
The Nonprofit of the Month designation highlights PPGJLI’s measurable impact and its dedication to creating sustainable, community-centered solutions to literacy disparities.
To learn more about Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute and its programs, visit www.ppgjli.org.