Peoples Bank ups support for Imagination Library
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Inspired by the Belpre Rotary Club, Peoples Bank has increased its support of the Washington County Imagination Library program, ensuring that over 100 local children receive a full year of books.
The $2,525 contribution was sparked by a question from Linda Robinson, a member of the Belpre Rotary Club, during a presentation about the impact of the Peoples Bank Foundation. Robinson expressed concern about children on the waiting list for the local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program.
As a result, a donation of $2,525 was presented for the Imagination Library to Marietta Community Foundation at the subsequent Rotary Club meeting.
"Yeah, we can take care of that," Kevin Eagan, chief marketing officer at Peoples Bank, said.
As the Washington County affiliate, the community foundation contributes approximately $25 per child per year to cover book and mailing costs and promotes enrollment. The total cost of a child's enrollment depends on the number of months until their fifth birthday, with a registration cost of $125 for those registered at birth.
Because of the sponsorship, 101 children will receive a complete year of books, elevating Peoples Bank to a leader-level sponsor from its previous $1,000 friend-level sponsorship.
"Peoples Bank is dedicated to improving our communities, and we recognize that reading is a fundamental building block for a successful education," Eagan said.
"Supporting the Imagination Library in providing books to children in Washington County aligns perfectly with our mission. We extend our gratitude to Marietta Community Foundation, Belpre Rotary, and the Imagination Library Program for their exceptional work right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley."
The Imagination Library program, established by peformer Dolly Parton in 1995, is a book-gifting program that offers free books to children from birth to 5. The program is supported by funding from Parton and the community.
The program has expanded to five countries and has delivered more than 204 million books to young readers.
To enroll a child in the Washington County Imagination Library program or make a donation, go to www.mcfohio.org/imagination-library for more information.
Marietta Community Foundation has distributed more than $27 Million to charities since its creation in 1974 and manages over 350 funds while meeting rigorous national standards in the community foundation sector.