Keep the Story Going for Denver’s Children

Keep the Story Going for Denver’s Children

The Imagination Library of Denver is facing a critical moment. Due to rising shipping costs, a surge in enrollment, and shifting priorities in literacy funding, 8,300 children in Denver are losing access to free books beginning in May.

In 2024 alone, enrollment has grown by 21.73%, and we’ve proudly mailed over 86,000 books to children across Denver. But with an unexpected shift in foundation and corporate support away from funding literacy, we’re now facing a serious funding gap.

We need to raise $65,000 to continue delivering books over the next three months.

The impact of this program is real:

📚 95% of parents report that ILD is helping prepare their child for kindergarten

📖 66% of children show more interest in looking at books on their own

🌟 Children enrolled are 41% more likely to meet early reading benchmarks (DIBELS)

You can help us turn the page for Denver’s children:

• $10,000 funds a year of books for nearly 400 children
• A multi-year gift of $25,000 secures consistent access for over 950 children
• Corporate sponsorships and label naming opportunities are available
• $31 donation assures another child receives books for a year

With the cost of shipping each book rising from $2.20 to $2.60, our monthly expense has grown to $21,500. 

Your support today will ensure that Denver’s children continue to build a love of reading—one book at a time.

Thank you for helping us write the next chapter.