‘Give Like Dolly Day’ brings Imagination Library donations from companies
The Imagination Library was inspired by Parton’s father, who could not read or write.
( NewsNation ) — Friday is “Give Like Dolly Day,” a day dedicated to supporting the late Dolly Parton’s philanthropic legacy, the Imagination Library , a program geared toward helping children learn to read by providing access to free books.
Give Like Dolly Day was announced Sept. 14 and set to take place Sept. 25, mirroring Dolly’s hit song “9 to 5.”
“Give Like Dolly Day will shine a light on Imagination Library Partners and encourage communities to rally around them and other local organizations helping children where they live,” the Dollywood Foundation said in the announcement.
The Imagination Library was inspired by Parton’s father, who could not read or write. Since its founding in 1995, the foundation has grown to serve children across the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and Canada.
Here are some organizations donating proceeds to the Imagination Library.
American Eagle announced all proceeds from two items, the Dolly Jean and the Dolly Parton Graphic Tee , will be donated to the Imagination Library.
The Dolly Jean was formerly the AE Super-High Waisted Flare Jean. This item is available in both stores and online, the tee is available exclusively online.
Regal Cinema will be screening “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” in Parton’s memory Friday, with tickets priced at $9.25.
“All proceeds will go to Dolly’s childhood literacy foundation, the Imagination Library through the Regal Foundation,” Regal posted in a promotional statement.
In a post on Facebook, the company announced it will be donating all orders placed at one of its Tennessee locations to the Imagination Library.
“Must be a qualifying order that includes an entree,” the post reads. “Value of one book donated per order. Must order directly from Hattie Bs in restaurant, web, or app.”
The ice cream company will be donating 25 percent of sales from two Dolly-inspired flavors to the Imagination Library, according to a post on Instagram.
The flavors are called “Dough-lene” and “Scoop of Ambition.” The orders must be placed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at any location.
The Protein Bar will be offering a limited-edition shake, The Dolly, and donating 25 percent of sales from locations in Chicago and downtown Indianapolis to the Imagination Library.
“A shake that sparkles inside and out, just like Dolly herself,” the company said in an Instagram post.
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