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BE PART OF THE CHANGE

YOUR SUPPORT IS HELPING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITIES THRIVE.
You want to make a difference.
To know your time, your voice, or your gift actually matters.
But it’s not always clear where to start—or how your impact adds up.
That’s where we come in.

WE MAKE IT SIMPLE TO GET INVOLVED
Through meaningful programs, hands-on service, and community events, you have real ways to step in and create change—right here at home.

START WITH A CHILD'S STORY
Through our partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, children in our community receive a new book every month—at no cost to their families.

Inspired by Dolly Parton, this program is about more than books.
It’s about confidence, connection, and opportunity from the very beginning.

Where You Come In

Help fund books for local children
Share the program with families
Champion early literacy in our community

Because every child deserves a strong start.

STAND UP FOR KIDS WITH LINN COUNTY CHILD ABUSE NETWORK (L-CAN)
We’re proud to partner with Linn County Child Abuse Network (L-CAN) during Child Abuse Awareness Month to raise awareness and prevent child abuse before it starts.
Throughout April, you’ll see blue pinwheels across our community—symbols of the safe, happy childhood every child deserves.

Where You Come In

Help spread awareness and start conversations
Participate in local prevention efforts
Support programs that strengthen families

Together, we can create a community where every child feels safe, supported, and seen.

LEAD WHERE YOU WORK: BECOME A WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN PARTNER
Change doesn’t just happen in the community—it starts in the workplace.
By becoming a Workplace Campaign Partner, your business can rally employees around a shared purpose and create meaningful, local impact.

What It Looks Like

Employee giving campaigns that are simple and impactful
Volunteer opportunities like Day of Action
A culture of giving that strengthens your team and your community

Why It Matters

Engages employees in something bigger than their day-to-day work
Builds pride, connection, and purpose within your organization
Directly supports programs that help children and families thrive

When your workplace gives together, your community grows stronger.

SHOW UP FOR DAY OF ACTION
You don’t have to wait to make a difference—you can be part of it in a single day.
Our Day of Action brings together volunteers, businesses, and community leaders to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

What You’ll Experience

Hands-on service projects with real impact
Team-building with purpose
A shared sense of community and momentum

One day can spark lasting change.

CELEBRATE WITH PURPOSE AT CRAB FEST
Claws for a Cause!
Crab Fest isn’t just a night out—it’s a chance to show up for your community in a way that fits you.
Whether you attend, volunteer, or sponsor, you’re helping create real opportunities for children and families across our region.

How You Can Be Part of It

Attend – Bring friends, enjoy the experience, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
Your presence helps power the mission.
Volunteer – Be part of the team that makes it all happen—from setup to guest experience.
Your time creates an unforgettable event and real impact.
Partner – Align your business with a meaningful cause while gaining visibility in the community.
Your support drives programs that change lives.

Why It Matters
Every ticket, every volunteer hour, and every sponsorship helps fund programs that support children, strengthen families, and build a healthier community.

However you show up—you make a difference.

JOIN THE FUN AT PIG OUT FOR PARTON
Pig Out for a Purpose!
Inspired by Dolly Parton and supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Pig Out for Parton is more than a fundraiser—it’s a chance to come together and change a child’s story.
Whether you show up, pitch in, or step up as a sponsor, you’re helping put books into the hands of local children.

How You Can Be Part of It

Attend – Enjoy great food, community spirit, and a feel-good atmosphere.
Your ticket helps deliver books to children every month.
Volunteer – Help bring the event to life and be part of something meaningful behind the scenes.
Your time helps create an experience that fuels impact.
Partner – Show your commitment to early literacy while connecting with the community.
Your investment helps build brighter futures—one book at a time.

Why It Matters
Every dollar raised supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library—helping children build confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.

Eat well. Give back. Change a story.

YOU BELONG IN THIS WORK
Whether you’re a donor, a volunteer, a business partner, or a community advocate—there’s a place for you here.
Because real change doesn’t happen alone.
It happens when people like you decide to step in.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Give Today – Support programs that change lives
Volunteer – Be part of hands-on impact
Attend an Event – Turn moments into momentum
Spread the Word – Help us reach more families

Get Involved Today