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For more than 100 years now, United Way of McLean County has brought together local partners—donors, volunteers, government, nonprofits, and businesses—to create sustainable, innovative solutions to address our county’s most pressing human needs. Over time, we've contributed to a large range of organizations that helped to improve the lives of local McLean County residents. These organizations include the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Red Cross.

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A vibrant, thriving future is possible for McLean County and its residents. We fully believe that. This vision shapes our innovative approach that tackles the barriers to prosperity and well-being. And with your support, we can spark 180-degree change for adults, youth, and children

United Way of McLean County | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Kids who read are kids who succeed

180-DEGREE CHANGE

Early childhood literacy is a powerful marker for future academic success—and the future prosperity of the whole community.

When parents and caregivers read to their children, it also exposes them to a larger, more diverse vocabulary and greater variety of sentence structures than just talking to them. Children develop concepts of print, alphabetic knowledge, phonological awareness, and improved memory—all essential skills leading to school readiness and future academic success.

Through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), children receive a free book each month from birth until age five. Access to books at home greatly increases reading time among families. DPIL is an investment in our children and our community’s future.

LET’S PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS FOR KIDS IN MCLEAN COUNTY

HOW IT WORKS

Young children who have access to books develop a love for reading, which is an essential skill for academic success. Our DPIL initiative enrolls our youngest community members in the program at no cost to the family.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library promotes school readiness: sending young children free books each month from birth until age five.

MEASURING 180-DEGREE CHANGE

DPIL instills a love for reading in young children

Launched in 2023, our DPIL initiative was an instant hit. More than 800 children were registered in the first month!

We can offer DPIL to more children as donor giving allows, which is why we’re growing funding for DPIL in the years to come. We want every child in McLean County to have their own DPIL library at home.

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You can ensure even more children in McLean County are school ready and on-track for future success.

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