Dolly Parton ’ s Imagination Library of Volusia County recently exceeded its fundraising goal for a matching campaign with Brown & Brown of Daytona Beach . The total amount raised by the matching campaign , which began in November 2021 with a goal of $ 5,000 , was $ 10,715 .

As a champion for early literacy and promoting its importance throughout Volusia County , Brown & Brown generously agreed to match the first $ 5,000 raised . While the campaign was initially scheduled to run through the end of January , the fundraising goal was met one month early , thanks to donations from generous members of the community and local businesses .

The Volusia Imagination Library , first started in 2015 , is facilitated by The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia ( ELCFV ) and encourages parents to read with their children to nurture early literacy skills and strengthen family relationships .

Supported entirely by community donations and grants , the program

mails books to more than 3,500 children ages birth to five years old each month . Books are chosen by a panel of early childhood

specialists and feature diverse , age-appropriate topics .

Due to limited funding , the program is currently only offered in select cities . With an increase in enrollments , the need for consistent funding is crucial . ELCFV ’ s goal is to secure consistent funding so that the program can expand to all of Volusia County .

Community members and businesses interested in signing up for monthly recurring donations or making a one-time donation can do so at elcfv . org / donate . For more information about the Volusia County Imagination Library , please visit elcfv . org / dollypartons-imagination-library .

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Dolly Parton ’ s Imagination Library of Volusia County recently exceeded its fundraising goal for a matching campaign with Brown & Brown of Daytona Beach . The total amount raised by the matching campaign , which began in November 2021 with a goal of $ 5,000 , was $ 10,715 .