Family gift to support Dolly Parton Imagination Library announced at Altoona Area SD meeting
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
Donors in honor of Dr. Malloy gave funds to the district foundation to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that provides a free monthly book to children birth through age 5; organizers reported enrollment approaching 950 children and described eligibility limits to Altoona ZIP codes.
Board members and guests heard a presentation on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and a donor gift intended to sustain and expand the program in Altoona.
A presenter described the Imagination Library as a program that sends an age-appropriate free book monthly to children from birth to age 5. The presentation noted the district foundation must act as the affiliate (501(c)(3)) to operate the program locally, and the program is currently limited to children residing in specified Altoona ZIP codes. The presenter said the program began with 28 children and now serves more than 950 children; she described the per-child cost of the program as roughly $2.52–$2.60 per child (as stated at the meeting).
The donation was made in honor of Dr. Malloy, a longtime district educator and volunteer. Greg Malloy spoke about honoring his father’s legacy and the family’s hope that the gift will promote early literacy and help children build a home library. Dr. Malloy, the honoree, reflected on his career in education and praised volunteers and the district’s programs.
Board members and staff said the foundation will administer the gift and publicize enrollment information and eligibility details on the district website.
The presentation emphasized early literacy as foundational to academic success and encouraged eligible families to enroll.