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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to 20,000 children in Mecklenburg County! December 2017

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library are working together to bring books to Mecklenburg County's youngest children through funding provided by the North Carolina General Assembly.

#GivingTuesdayCLT November 2017

Healthy Charlotte Get Involved September 2017

Charlotte Strong is designed to engage individuals, corporations and community constituents in FREE or donation based activities by creating a month long calendar of physical activities and events.

Legislative Update August 2017

Below is an updated table summarizing the provisions impacting early childhood programs included in the FINAL FY2017-2019 compromise budget.

Bright By Text July 2017

“Carolina Impact” story about Dolly Parton Imagination Library February 2017

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program that ​mails out children a free book each month from birth up until 5 years old.