Underneath everything we are, Underneath everything we do, We are all people. Connected. Interdependent. United. And when we reach out a hand to one we can influence the condition of all. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED
United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties is committed to supporting learning and development and a sense of belonging for children and youth so that they become responsible and contributing adults. We want to ensure children have positive developmental opportunities so that they can start school ready to succeed. We want to grow success in learning and in life.
Studies show that when kids are given regular 'lap-time' not 'laptop' time, but time spent reading books before kindergarten their vocabulary can reach 10,000 words before age 5. For a child who hasn't had this experience, their vocabulary is about 3,000 words. As a community we must level this playing field.
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one book each month to children living in participating communities in Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties from birth to age 5 whose parents register to receive them. These sturdy, colorful, age appropriate books are delivered directly to the child. Each book is selected for the developmental benefits it brings - and for the fun. There is no cost to the family.
Any child living in Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Lake City and Red Wing School Districts that is age birth up to five is eligible to receive books. We are working to be able to provide the program to the entire counties of Goodhue, Wabasha and Western Pierce so please continue to check back to see if your child(ren) qualify.
Registration: Parents or guardians can enroll their child (or children) under five online or by submitting a short registration form to United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties.
Allow 8 - 12 weeks for delivery. Not all books are shipped at the same time. Households enrolling children of different ages should expect books for each child to arrive at different times.
Donations: The local cost of the program is $30.00 per child per year. There is no charge or fee or donation required or expected for enrollment.
If you would like to donate, United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties appreciates donations to offset costs of the Imagination Library.
