(Thumbnail image is Ryan O’Connell and Members of the Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary)
United Way of McLean County Women United held its fifth annual Power of the Purse event on June 14 to raise needed funding for its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program, which is now active in McLean County, brings a book to every registered child’s (0-5 years old) doorstep once a month.
Blooming Tree Wealth Management sponsored and volunteered at the event. BTWM’s Ryan O’Connell sold 50/50 raffle tickets. “I’m inspired by what United Way of McLean County is doing to in our community and was more than happy to get involved,” says Ryan.
One parent, who is also an educator, shared the importance of Imagination Library’s effort and the impact developing excitement in reading can have on a child.
The event, which completed a $10,000 fundraising challenge in just 15 minutes, was a huge success. The total amount raised will be released soon. Read more about the background of the event here.
Get Involved
The United Way of McLean County is asking for support through donations and by spreading information on how families with eligible children can register for Imagination Library. To help spread the program quickly and get books in the hands of young children, the United Way of McLean County is working with local daycare centers.
To register, confirm the program is available in your area here on the Imagination Library website. After availability is confirmed, complete the following registration process.
Follow the United Way of McLean County on Facebook here.
Learn more about Imagination Library here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/