Your Support Helps Children Receive Books
Individuals and businesses are needed to support the program to increase reading, literacy, and the love of learning.
RRITH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
1. Donate
RRITH’s partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five who reside in Polk County, Iowa.
It costs $31.20 per year to provide books to each child. Your donation is tax deductible and helps RRITH provide books to all children, regardless of background or income.
IRA and endowment contributions are welcome and appreciated. Please click here for more information regarding these giving options.
If you prefer to mail a donation, fill out the form here.
2. Sponsorship
RRITH partners with local businesses to provide free books to children from birth to age five. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact: Jill Friestad-Tate via email at questions@rrith.org
3. Volunteer
Raising Readers in the Heartland (RRITH), in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, needs volunteers to help promote the program, pick up books from local post offices, organize events, and perform other tasks.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form here, and we will reach out to you regarding volunteer opportunities. We look forward to working with you!