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Executive Director

Mimi Gabriel 

mgabriel@acuw.org

269-673-6545 x12

Campaign & Volunteer Manager

Karen Hancock Owen

karen@acuw.org

269-673-6545 x13

Office Manager

Debbie Jennings

acuw@chartermi.net

269-673-6545 x10

Fax 269-686-5912

Program Assistant

Lisa Fernandez

acuw@chartermi.net

269-673-6545 x14

 

ACUW board of directors
meets the third Wednesday
of every month at 5:30pm.

As always the public is welcome
and encouraged to attend. 

 

 
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Free monthly books for preschoolers in Allegan County

It sounds almost too simple to be true, but by reading regularly with your children during their preschool years, you are giving them the biggest boost toward a successful education they will ever get. 

 

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will help you read with your child.  There are many reasons parents do not read to their child, but we can eliminate one of them.  Every child will have books of their own, at no cost to you, thanks to Allegan County United Way and Volunteer Center and Dolly Parton. 

 

IMG_0216.jpgEach month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed IMG_0122.jpgin your child's name directly to your home.  He/she can look forward to new and exciting reading adventures from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library until he/she turns Five Years old as long as you remain a resident of Allegan County. Should the child move outside Allegan County , he/she automatically exits the program.     

Currently, Allegan County's Imagination Library registration list is at an all-time high of 1,865 pre-schools! This year, our goal is to increase the number of recipients to 2,000! Can you help us do it?  

 

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a FREE GIFT to our children!  All you have to do is read to your children.

 

Who is eligible?

  • Preschool children (birth until their fifth birthday) of Allegan County.

What are my responsibilities?  

  • Be a resident of Allegan County 
  • Submit an official registration form, completely filled out by parent or guardian.
  • Notify Allegan County United Way any time your address changes.
  • Read to your child. 

How can I help? 

 

Do you know a preschool child in Allegan County who is not receiving Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?  Share this information with the child's parents and encourage them to register their child!

 

The best baby shower gift ever!!!
 

Five years of great books, carefully selected and mailed to the child every month until they reach the age of five. Books for five years for a donation of $135.00. Pool the money and give a gift that will make a lasting impact on the baby. Register here! Telling them about this FREE programcan make a huge difference in their future and the future of our community.


 

If you know of a business, organization or individual who would like to donate funds to support this gift to your children, donations can be sent to:

Allegan County United Way
650 Grand Street
Allegan, MI 49010