Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Foundation seeks donors for Imagination Library program

The Harrison County Community Foundation is again offering a 2:1 match; this time to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program through the Early Readers Fund.

The Foundation announced in 2007 they would be providing the Imagination Library to all Harrison County resident pre-school children. Those who are registered receive an age-appropriate book in the mail each month until their fifth birthday. Participation is completely free of charge.

"The program will cost about $50,000 a year", reports executive director Steve Gilliland. "This double-match incentive is to recruit donor partners from the community to help us build an endowment that will perpetually fund the Imagination Library."

Joan and Pete Schickel quickly took advantage of the Foundation's offer. They provided nearly $25,000 in stock to become the lead private donor.

"Everyone knows how much we love children and our schools," says Joan. "Pete and I believe this program will help provide an appreciation for reading and give children a head start for kindergarten."

The Foundation has limited the match offer to the first $100,000 collected. All donations are welcome and appreciated. Checks should be made out to HCCF with Early Readers on the memo line, and mailed to PO Box 279, Corydon, Indiana 47112. Contact the Harrison County Community Foundation at 738-6668 for more information. Children may be registered at the HCCF, the Harrison County Public Library or they may be registered online at www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com.

Visit www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/booksfrombirth to download Activity Sheets to interact with your child while reading to them.  Almost every Imagination Library book has a sheet.

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