In an effort to increase childhood literacy, United Way has partnered with country superstar Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library (DPIL). DPIL provides a new, age-appropriate book every month for the first five years of life for free to children in need. Read more>>>

(Photo: Detroit, MI, Friday, May 15, 2009. Country music superstar Dolly Parton and United Way President and CEO Brian Gallagher announce partnership between United Way and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.)