Loyd J. Bourgeois commits to fully funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for families across St. Charles Parish.
LULING, La. – October 12, 2025
Loyd J. Bourgeois, a St. Charles Parish personal injury lawyer, announced that his firm will fully fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to ensure every child in the parish from birth to age five continues receiving free monthly books. The commitment guarantees uninterrupted access to age-appropriate books delivered directly to local families’ homes. The program serves as a long-standing literacy resource for the community.
Background on the Community Program
The Imagination Library, launched in St. Charles Parish in 2010 by United Way of St. Charles, has delivered more than 239,584 books to local families. Today, 1,222 children are enrolled, receiving a new, high-quality book each month at no cost. With ongoing funding, each child can build a personal library of up to 60 books by age five.
Impact for Local Families
Early access to books has been shown to strengthen literacy skills, enhance kindergarten readiness, and support long-term academic success. Continued funding ensures the program remains a reliable resource for parents and caregivers seeking to foster early reading habits.
Quotes
“As a dad, I’ve seen firsthand how much my own children benefited from receiving Imagination Library books in the mail,” said Loyd J. Bourgeois, personal injury attorney. “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 at United Way of St. Charles, expressed appreciation for the firm’s support:
“We can’t thank the Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & 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.”
Program History
Founded by Dolly Parton in 1995 to promote early childhood literacy in Sevier County, Tennessee, the Imagination Library now mails millions of books each month to children across the United States and internationally.
How Families Can Register
Parents and caregivers in St. Charles Parish can register children from birth to age five at: https://www.ljblegal.com/about/community/dolly-partons-imagination-library/
About Loyd J. Bourgeois
Loyd J. Bourgeois is a personal injury attorney based in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Through his practice, the Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer firm, he serves clients with compassion and clarity while supporting local families through community initiatives. A lifelong resident of the region, he remains committed to strengthening literacy, safety, and opportunity for St. Charles Parish families.
Contact Information
Loyd J Bourgeois
Personal Injury Attorney
Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer
985-240-9773
