| Under the program, DPIL provides a carefully selected children’s book to children aged 0-5 once a month free of charge, delivered straight to their door, regardless of their family income. In some cases, these are the first books these children have ever owned.
The program is financed through community partners around the world. In Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties, that partner is United Way of Northern Arizona.
UWNA became a partner with DPIL to help families nurture a culture of literacy in our region. DPIL is not a charity or a social service; it is a gift to all preschoolers in a community that is financially supported through the United Way of Northern Arizona.
When families read to their children, they learn crucial auditory skills and how to “operate” a book. Building a home library will encourage a lifelong love of reading that will strengthen and support these children in their academic careers.
Please step up for your community with a donation to UWNA to support Dolly Parton’s dream of greater literacy for our children. If your employer is holding a workplace campaign, please reach out to your HR department for how to give; otherwise click the button below. Thank you! |
