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Since Imagination Library’s 2015 inception in Toledo, the
program has delivered over 142,000 books and served more
than 7,100 children.
“Each day, our enrollment numbers are climbing, telling us
that more books are falling into the hands of parents and
guardians, who are reading to the children in their home.
Reading with kids, as early as possible, leads to greater
literacy and comprehension rates, helping us move the needle
on children entering the classroom ready to learn and
academically succeed,” said Williams.
It’s estimated that in five years, 60 percent of all
children within these 13 zip codes will be engaged in
Imagination Library services.
Romules Durant, EdD, expressed his excitement about the
expansion, “Toledo Public Schools is committed to creating
college and career ready students, and we know that begins
with early literacy. We are grateful to the Women’s
Initiative of United Way for providing this opportunity to
our students and families,” Durant said.
To learn more about Imagination Library enrollment, simply dial 2-1-1 or
instant message a 2-1- 1 specialist online at 211oh.org.
Supporting a local child for an entire year costs as little
as $25, and you can do so atmy.unitedwaytoledo.org/supportDPIL
Women’s Initiative of United Way, an affinity group of United Way of Greater Toledo,
is committed to supporting and uplifting women and children
in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa County.
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