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News Release

ALBION – Crossroads United Way recently announced it has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Noble County to help continue and expand access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for families across Noble County.

The awarded funds will provide a full year of books, 12 high-quality, age-appropriate titles delivered monthly to more than 230 Noble County children, from birth to age five. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a nationally recognized early literacy program that delivers books directly to children’s homes at no cost to families, helping foster a love of reading and strengthening school readiness.

“We are so grateful for the Community Foundation of Noble County’s continued partnership and investment in Noble County’s youngest learners,” said Jill Yoder, director of community engagement and volunteerism with Crossroads United Way. “This support fuels our Youth Opportunities work and empowers children to build strong literacy skills, sparking curiosity and confidence that will benefit them for years to come.”

CFNC’s grant advances Crossroads United Way’s mission to ensure children across the region have the tools they need to reach their full potential. Early literacy programs like the Imagination Library play a critical role in preparing children for kindergarten, strengthening family engagement, and fostering lifelong learning habits.

For families interested in enrolling their children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Noble County, and across Crossroads United Way’s region (Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben), visit the Crossroads United Way’s website for eligibility details and registration information.

For more information, please contact Jill Yoder at [email protected] or (574) 295-1650.

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