MOUNT VERNON, Ill. -- A medical center in Mt. Vernon has partnered with United Way of South Central Illinois to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to the area.Ìý
Asbery & Associates will become a sign-up spot for mothers to join Parton's library. The program gives free stories to children between birth and five years of age in hopes of establishing a love of reading and learning early on.Ìý
Dr. and Mrs. Asbery expressed their belief that quality books help lead to a child's success in a press release about the partnership. The Asberys can see how this fact aligns with the medical center's mission of bridging the achievement gap around Southern Illinois.
“I am thrilled to partner with Asbery & Associates for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library," said Executive Director of United Way of South Central Illinois Natalie Shook. "This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to bridge the achievement gap in education. Together, we can ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed and thrive."
The Asberys believe that the partnership with United Way will reiterate the importance of community collaboration in bettering the lives and education of its members.
More information on the program and United Way's efforts to bring it to Southern Illinois is available on .Ìý
