Imagination library united way of northeastern minnesota. The imagination library is one the capital area united ways community impact programs, established to increase access to early learning. Each month, a brand new, age appropriate book will be mailed to everychild enrolled. Dolly partons imagination library united way of cumberland. Presented in partnership with dphs early childhood comprehensive systems program, help me grow delaware, united way, delaware 211, the delaware division of libraries, and new castle county public libraries, the event is fun, educational and free. United way of the capital area improving lives, building. With the arrival of the first book, the classic the little engine that could, children begin to experience the joy of finding their very own book in. United way hosts program to give away free books to kids. Dolly partons imagination library united way of acadiana. Imagination library program united way of erie county.
More kids under the age of 5 living in harbert, lakeside, new buffalo, sawyer, three oaks, and union pier will get a jumpstart on schoolreadiness with. Notify united way of south mississippi any time your address changes. In 1995, dolly parton launched an exciting new effort, dolly partons imagination library, to benefit the children of her home county in east tennessee, usa. In 2009, united way launched the imagination library iniative in western racine county. It currently includes 23 zip codes that touch 11 tarrant county communities. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. United way blackhawk region imagination library about. The imagination library is one the capital area united way s community impact programs, established to increase access to early learning. The successful program was started eight years ago in tarrant county and has provided more than 212,000 free books to children in our community. United way of tarrant county offers the program to underserved neighborhoods. Greater mankato area united way distributed new copies of shel silversteins where the sidewalk ends to fourthgraders. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
Written by meghan marsden parsche, united way volunteer children can fall three months behind academically while school is out, especially if they lack great books at home. Mar 30, 2020 dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Since then, over 190,000 books have been mailed to local children. United way of the plains expanding free book program for. Through the partnership of united way worldwide and scholastic, united way of lincoln and lancaster county has been selected to receive nearly 4,000 books to further support ongoing literacy efforts in the lincoln community. Kids read free thanks to dolly parton and united way. Tangible results and effort combined with action are what the united way of central minnesota is truly about.
United way builds stronger communities in greater chattanooga by increasing access to better education, health and stability. Susan perri, marketing and communication specialist at united way fox cities. United way of the plains has expanded a program to all of sedgwick county that it previously offered in a few areas of wichita. Updated study reveals 43% of households on west central coast of. United way reading lists united way of greater richmond. Enroll your children in dolly partons imagination library and well send them a free book every month until their fifth birthday. Through this program, a child is registered through the united way website to receive free books. By the time they enter kindergarten, children will have their own library of books and be more prepared to enter school and become readers. Dph, united way and delaware division of libraries to host. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. For more information please call success by 6 at 956 5486880. There are many reasons parents do not read to their child, but we can eliminate one of them. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united. Nearly 3,000 of these books will be distributed to united way funded partners in the lincoln and lancaster county community by volunteers on october 31, 2019.
Income tax returns are prepared and electronically filed for free yearround at our locations. The united way and community leaders have set a communitywide goal aiming to raise the percentage of howard county kindergartners readiness levels from 45% currently to 75% in 5 years 2022. United way suggested reading lists 10 titles to challenge our thinking about family caregiving 10 books that celebrate family generations 10 titles. United way of madison county is working to create the kind of community we all want to live in. Text your zip code to 898211 247 confidential all languages. Each month, a new, carefully selected book is mailed directly to your home. Get the latest information on how you can help united way of racine county improve lives and transform our community.
Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. These are free developmental assessments which provide an easy way to help assure that your childs early development is on track. Dolly partons imagination library will provide ageappropriate books for you to read with your child. Books are mailed to the address listed on the official registration form. Dolly partons imagination library united way of south. United way is partnering with jackson public schools, the city of jackson, the jackson campaign for grade level reading, and others to ensure that all children in and around jackson have access to quality early childhood development that will build a strong foundation for educational success.
Imagination library of middle tennessee united way nashville. Imagination library was created in 1996 by famed country singer dolly parton to foster a love of reading. Only united way has the resources to provide largescale solutions to pervasive community problems, like homelessness or lack of basic health services. May 04, 2017 united ways across the region and katctv3 are partnering to help make more books available to children in early care and education centers. Read to succeed was launched in may 2016 as united way of central iowas firstever communitywide call to action to give central iowa students the skills they need to read proficiently by the end of third grade, the number one predictor of high school graduation. Check out our lists below to find a book that may be helpful for you. In 1995, dolly parton launched an exciting new effort, dolly parton s imagination library, to benefit the children of her home county in east tennessee, usa. Register now for the 2019 kick off event on september 18.
United way suncoast is seeking applications for funding in our focus areas of early learning, financial stability, and youth success with an emphasis on our priority population, alice. With a special generous grant from the pokagon fund, united way of southwest michigan is expanding dolly partons imagination library enrollment in southwest michigans harbor country. United way launches buddy bag campaign kokomo, in press release in response to an urgent community need, united way serving howard and tipton. United way has been funding the program in south central kansas since 2011. Imagination library has gifted over 2 million free books as of january. If the childs address changes, you must contact united way of south mississippi at 228. The books on our suggested reading lists cover topics such as multigenerational households, financial wellbeing, resiliency and more.
Public libraries offer free access to books for children of all ages. Since 1923, the united way of central alabama has been helping communities solve problems and care for needs through partnerships with local agencies. To help encourage yearround reading, united way has teamed up with several partners to offer more than 10,000 free books this summer for kids to pick out and take home to keep. In addition, united way of the capital area is partnering with local municipalities, financial institutions i.
On thursday, the united way kicked off signups for this new program at the splashpad at libs park. United way childrens book club united way of southern. Our publications and resources united way of tarrant county. Through the united way of summit countys imagination library, preschool children receive free books. United way supports 211, a free and confidential service that helps people across north america find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The imagination library provides free ageappropriate books to any child, age 05, in hughes and stanley counties. Every child will receive books of their own, at no cost, thanks to united way of cumberland county and dolly partons imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library dolly partons imagination library fosters a love of reading and learning in preschool children by mailing them a free book each month until they turn 5 years old. The child will receive a high quality, ageappropriate book each month until their fifth birthday upon. Books are mailed to the childs home each month until their fifth birthday. United way of the midlands serves a vital role in our community, filling in the gaps between government services and smaller, niche nonprofits. Data shows that when children get exposed to books and reading from birth to age 5, they have a greater chance for success.
United way suncoast understands the growing concern surrounding covid19 coronavirus across our communities and we are closely monitoring the threat, following guidelines from the cdc and national and state health departments to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers and donors. Each month, a brand new, age appropriate book will be. Dolly partons imagination library united way of southwest. Hamilton county ranks in the bottom nine percent in the nation for economic mobility and childhood poverty. In 20, united way of new york city launched readnyc, and proudly took the role as the backbonethe communitys convener. As the world adjusts to the harsh reality of the covid19 pandemic and struggles to respond, we have heard from businesses that they and their employees have the desire and need to help one another and our communities. Email first name last name working remotely until may 26. Imagine a library that provides free books to preschoolers homes every month, building their love of reading.
Books for kids is a greater mankato area united way program designed to instill the joy of reading in children by providing free books and parenting resources to families in our region. Several monthly subscription clubs are available online that cater books to the appropriate level for your child. Imagination library has gifted over 3 million free books as of february. Dolly partons imagination library about united way of. We have teamed up with usborne books to pick the best books for engaging kids with reading and learning. Access to ongoing quality learning and literacy services for families with children, birth through 3rd grade. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
United way partners with next door to get free books to kids. Fouryearold kindergarten students at bridges child enrichment center enjoy their little golden books. Scholastic and united way free book distribution united. Additionally, you will have access to online reading activity sheets to coincide with the selected imagination library book. Join us at the 2019 united way kick off event on september 18. In one year, we directly and positively impacted the lives of nearly 100,000 people living in our community. Access to emergency, transitional or permanent housing with a special focus on youth and families with children. About the imagination library united way of lower eastern shore. Dolly partons imagination library united way of the plains. The united way has a rich history of helping neighborhoods and communities in central alabama. Scholastic and united way free book distribution october 28, 2019 united way through the partnership of united way worldwide and scholastic, united way of lincoln and lancaster county has been selected to receive nearly 4,000 books to further support ongoing literacy efforts in the lincoln community. United way has secured funding for all of berrien county and cass counties. Usa dolly partons imagination library southeastern. Its a community based program providing children with free home delivered books and literacy resources each month, from birth until they turn 5.
A free bookamonth program for children living in erie county from birth to age 5. Since 1997, this program has helped build childrens home libraries, encourage literacy skills, and foster school readiness. By reading regularly with your children during their. Since 2011, united way has been locally funding the program called dolly partons imagination library and has distributed over 52,000 books to children. Will you accept the women united challenge help the united way women united reach their goal to recruit 150 women to help 150 middle school students. Youths should have at least one caring mentor supporting and guiding them in development of positive life skills. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. United way of dane county fights for the education, financial stability and health of everyone in dane county. Read to succeeds achievements in the past year include. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative work, united way brings the many voices of dane county together to find common ground, develop a strategic architecture for change and make measurable progress, while engaging organizations and individuals with the opportunity. Featured united way and salesforce provide free access to philanthropy cloud as part of covid19 relief. All programs from the united way of central minnesota. Imagination library is an early childhood education initiative which provides free books to children, from birth to age five.
If you are looking for ways to bring literacy and adventure to your child. United way of dane county has launched dolly partons imagination library, giving every enrolled child 5 years old or younger a free book every month. Mar 30, 2020 dolly partons imagination library, united states a free book gifting program. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Dolly partons imagination library fosters a love of reading and learning in preschool children by mailing them a free book each month until they turn 5 years old. Dollys vision was to foster a love of reading among her countys preschool children and their families. Were on a mission to change that by building a connected community. Where every child graduates and achieves their dreams, where every person has a good job that allows them to fully provide for their family, and where every family is stronger because they are healthy. Dolly partons imagination library helps boost your childrens education by providing free childrens books.
Dolly partons imagination library, united states a free book gifting program. United way of south hampton roads 2515 walmer avenue norfolk, va 235 757 8538500. All participating children receive free, ageappropriate books through the mail each month, from birth to age five. This book program is totally free to particpating children.