I’m proud to share that I am fully funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for all children in St. Charles Parish from birth to age 5.
This commitment ensures that every child in our community will continue to receive a brand-new, age-appropriate book in the mail every month, completely free, from birth until their fifth birthday. By the time a child graduates from the program, they’ll have their own personal library of up to 60 books.
The Imagination Library was first launched in St. Charles Parish by United Way of St. Charles in 2010. Since then, nearly 239,584 books have been mailed to children across the parish. Today, 1,222 children are currently registered. With my new commitment, we can ensure every family has access to the program for years to come.
As a dad, I’ve seen firsthand how much my own children benefited from receiving Imagination Library books in the mail. Those books sparked their curiosity and gave us countless moments of reading together as a family. Some of their childhood favorites, ones we read on repeat, came straight from the Imagination Library. It means so much to me to know that this program will continue for every child in St. Charles Parish, giving them and their families the same opportunities to learn, grow, and bond.
Kacy Kernan, Director of Community Impact, shared,
“We can’t thank the Loyd J Bourgeois Injury and Accident Lawyer Firm enough for their support of the Imagination Library program. Because of their generosity, children in our community will continue to receive the gift of books each month, opening the doors to imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of reading. Their commitment helps us nurture young minds and build a brighter future for every child in St. Charles Parish.”
Why does this matter? Research shows that early access to books sparks a love of reading, improves kindergarten readiness, and sets children on the path to lifelong learning. It’s one of the simplest and most powerful ways to invest in our children’s future.
Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in 1995 to bring the gift of reading to children in her hometown of Sevier County, Tennessee. Today, the program mails millions of books each month to kids across the United States and beyond. Thanks to this local support, every child in St. Charles Parish will benefit from the same opportunity.
As a St. Charles Parish personal injury lawyer, I know how important it is to support families in our community. Together, we’re building a stronger future for St. Charles Parish, one book at a time
