We Need Your Help

Imagine the excitement of a child opening their mailbox to find a brand-new book—just for them. For many children in Cumberland County, this simple joy can spark a lifelong love of reading and open doors to a brighter future.

The United Way of Cumberland County is proud to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to local families, delivering free books to children from birth to age five. Each month, little readers receive a story that nurtures their imagination, builds their confidence, and strengthens family connections through the joy of reading.

But today, we need your help to keep that promise alive.

Due to rising costs and limited funding, we face the difficult possibility of pausing new registrations—a step we’ve worked hard to avoid for years.

Together, we can make sure this story has a happy ending.

For just $35, you can sponsor one child’s books for an entire year. Your donation helps fill their homes with stories that inspire imagination, strengthen parent-child bonds, and prepare children for lifelong success.

Your gift will help us:
✅ Keep registrations open for every child in Cumberland County
✅ Deliver quality, age-appropriate books directly to families’ homes
✅ Foster literacy and learning that will last a lifetime

📘 Our Goal: Sponsor 1,000 children in Cumberland County
💙 Your Impact: Every $35 donation ensures a child continues to receive books each month

Every child deserves the chance to dream big, learn freely, and grow into their full potential.

At times like these, our community must stand together.
Let’s show our children that learning never stops when we stand united.