‘Give Like Dolly Day’ brings Imagination Library donations from companies

A campaign called “Give Like Dolly Day” drew donations from a range of companies to benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Organizers reported corporate contributions tied to the day, positioning it as a focal point for philanthropic support of the program. The Imagination Library was created by Parton and, according to accounts of the program’s origin, was inspired by her father’s inability to read and write. That personal family experience is cited as the motivating factor behind the initiative. Coverage of the day emphasized the role private-sector donors played in supporting the Imagination Library through these contributions. Details released about the event focused on the inflow of corporate gifts tied to the Give Like Dolly Day effort. Organizers and supporters framed the donations as part of wider backing for the Imagination Library, which traces its roots to Parton’s family history and her response to her father’s lack of literacy. The Give Like Dolly Day activity represents one of the recent corporate-aligned fundraising moments for the program.