Give the gift of a lifetime through the magic of books!

Investing in our children today sets the stage for a lifetime of enrichment and opportunity.

This year you can expand education to the youngest minds in our community by donating to the United Way and supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and kindergarten readiness.

This year your donation will go farther thanks to SCHEELS. They will match your gift (up to $2,500). Thank you to SCHEELS for being a leader in our community.

Thanks to generous donors like you, United Way of Central Illinois has provided more than 200,000 books to local children across Sangamon and Menard Counties through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. We know that reading at a young age is a huge indicator of success later on. That is why we focus on this program and kindergarten readiness to make sure that everyone has the best chance to thrive.