Why is this not available in my area?
In order for an Imagination Library program to be available in a community, there must be a local partner (such as The DeGood Foundation) to cover the book and mailing cost for a specific geographic area.
All other administrative expenses (overhead, selection of books, database, publisher negotiations, and fulfillment of the over 3 million books mailed monthly to five countries) are covered by Dolly and the Dollywood Foundation.
By having the overhead expenses covered, all of the money raised locally goes straight back into the community and allows more children to receive books each month. We are growing every single day, so the program may become available in your community soon!
The DeGood Foundation is the Local Program Partner for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of the Virginia Peninsulas. We operate the program in Newport News, Hampton, York County, Poquoson, Gloucester, Mathews, Isle of Wight, Williamsburg, and James City County.
We are not expanding our local Imagination Library beyond this footprint. Surrounding communities will need a local program partner to champion the program locally.
If you would like to be notified if a program does become available in your area, please visit the Imagination Library's Check Availability page and enter your information. If there is no current coverage area, it will give you the option to fill out the New Program Alert. This will allow funders to see how many parents and children are interested in starting a program in your area. You will also be notified by email if and when a program becomes available.