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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 

$16

Sponsors 1 child for 1 year.

Sign Up for the Gift of Literacy!

In just two years, United Way of Spokane County's Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has gifted 200,000 books to over one-third of children under 5 in Spokane County.

 

Make an Impact:

$16 sponsors a child for 1 year

$78 sponsors a child for all 5 years.

Your support helps put books into the hands of children, fostering a lifelong love of reading and opening doors to future success.💛 Sponsor a child today and be part of this incredible journey!

Premier Sponsorships

Get your name or company name printed on each book
“Sponsored by: Your name or Company” *

 $500 Silver Sponsorship: 1 Month

 $1000 Gold Sponsorship: 2 Months

 $2500 Platinum Sponsorship: 4 Months


Together, we can keep the magic of reading alive for Spokane's young readers.

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Important Update: Supporting 11,000+ Local Children Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Due to overwhelming demand, we must temporarily pause new online registrations to ensure that the 11,000+ children currently enrolled locally continue receiving their monthly books.

With the support of our incredible donors and community, our goal is to reopen online enrollment on January 1, 2025. This will restore the convenience of online registration and ensure that more books reach the hands of children and families who need them most.

Thank you for your understanding and generosity. The United Way of Spokane County team deeply appreciates each of you for making this possible.

Thank you for your support!

Our Approach to Solving the Problem
  • The Imagination Library serves over one-third of eligible children in Spokane County.

  • Every child under five receives a free book each month, regardless of family income.

  • Partnership with the American Printing House (APH) provides audio and braille books for eligible children.

​Identifying Disparities

  • Literacy is crucial in combating poverty.

  • Only about half of Washington State students are reading at grade level, with a significant gap affecting BIPOC and low-income communities.

  • Some Spokane County schools rank among the lowest in the state for kindergarten readiness.

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Example of Impact
  • A 2024 pilot study in Longview School District showed that Imagination Library participants outperformed their peers in key literacy skills.

  • Since 2022, the program has significantly improved literacy in Spokane, with over 75% of parents noticing increased interest in reading.

Long-Term Impact
  • Early literacy improves relationships and mental health.

  • Helps break cycles of poverty and fosters a lifelong love of reading.

Investment Strategy
  • Growing demand requires increased community investment.

  • We seek support through donations, grants, and bequests.

  • These contributions ensure the continued distribution of up to 60 free, high-quality books to each child in Spokane County.

By sponsoring this initiative, you’re helping to foster early literacy and long-term success for children in our community. Join us in making a lasting difference!
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Buying our merch will help us reopen and sustain enrollment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Spokane, providing free books for kids 0-5!

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Our mission is to improve the lives and future of all people in the Spokane County community. We bring together individuals and organizations with the passion and resources to understand need and ensure opportunities for every individual to reach their human potential.

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