Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation awards grant to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio
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The Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation has awarded a grant of $26,900 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio to help provide free books to young children in the state.
Established at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in August 2019, the Association of Ohio Commodore Foundation Fund supports the charitable, educational and public purposes of the Association of Ohio Commodores, with an emphasis on projects that encourage and advance economic growth by strengthening Ohio’s workforce.
“Research shows that literacy is one of the single greatest predictors of an individual’s success in life,” said David W. Johnson, grand commodore. “We’re proud to provide this funding to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio to help ensure that the youngest Ohioans have access to books that will instill a love of reading and strengthen their futures.”
In partnership with local affiliates, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio sends one free book each month to enrolled children, from birth to age 5. Since its inception in 2019, the program has mailed more than 10 million books to children in Ohio. More than 50 percent of eligible children in the state are now enrolled in the program.
"We know that kids who read, succeed. And kids who enter kindergarten prepared are more likely to graduate from high school compared to kids who do not start kindergarten prepared," said Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. "Mike and I are so appreciative of the Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation for investing in early childhood literacy and Ohio's littlest learners."
For more information about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org. For more information about the Association of Ohio Commodores, visit https://ohiocommodores.org.
About the Association of Ohio Commodores: Founded in 1966 by then-Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes, the Association of Ohio Commodores assists the state in advancing all areas contributing to the economic growth of the state and greater prosperity of its citizens. Membership includes more than 500 individuals, each appointed in recognition of outstanding contributions to economic development in Ohio. The Commodore Foundation Fund was established in 2019 at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to support the Commodore’s charitable work. For more information about the Association of Ohio Commodores, visit https://ohiocommodores.org; for information about the Commodore Foundation, visit https://appalachianohio.org/grow/funds/fund-profiles/commodores.
About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio: The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s people and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org.
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Established at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in August 2019, the Association of Ohio Commodore Foundation Fund supports the charitable, educational and public purposes of the Association of Ohio Commodores, with an emphasis on projects that encourage and advance economic growth by strengthening Ohio’s workforce.
“Research shows that literacy is one of the single greatest predictors of an individual’s success in life,” said David W. Johnson, grand commodore. “We’re proud to provide this funding to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio to help ensure that the youngest Ohioans have access to books that will instill a love of reading and strengthen their futures.”
In partnership with local affiliates, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio sends one free book each month to enrolled children, from birth to age 5. Since its inception in 2019, the program has mailed more than 10 million books to children in Ohio. More than 50 percent of eligible children in the state are now enrolled in the program.
"We know that kids who read, succeed. And kids who enter kindergarten prepared are more likely to graduate from high school compared to kids who do not start kindergarten prepared," said Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine. "Mike and I are so appreciative of the Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation for investing in early childhood literacy and Ohio's littlest learners."
For more information about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org. For more information about the Association of Ohio Commodores, visit https://ohiocommodores.org.
About the Association of Ohio Commodores: Founded in 1966 by then-Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes, the Association of Ohio Commodores assists the state in advancing all areas contributing to the economic growth of the state and greater prosperity of its citizens. Membership includes more than 500 individuals, each appointed in recognition of outstanding contributions to economic development in Ohio. The Commodore Foundation Fund was established in 2019 at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to support the Commodore’s charitable work. For more information about the Association of Ohio Commodores, visit https://ohiocommodores.org; for information about the Commodore Foundation, visit https://appalachianohio.org/grow/funds/fund-profiles/commodores.
About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio: The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s people and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org.
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