DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alfred Saliba Family Services Center is remembering Dolly Parton and the impact her Imagination Library continues to have on children and families in Houston County.
According to the center, it operates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Houston County, providing books to children each month and helping families encourage a love of reading at an early age.
The center said Parton’s impact goes beyond her career as an entertainer, songwriter and businesswoman.
“Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she transformed her belief in the power of reading into a worldwide movement, providing millions of children with books and helping parents build a love of reading in their homes,” the center said.
The organization said Parton’s vision closely reflects its own mission of strengthening families, creating opportunities and helping children build a foundation for success. The Saliba Center provides a range of community-based support services for families in Dothan and Houston County.
“Today, we grieve the loss of a remarkable woman, but we also celebrate a life that demonstrated what can happen when success is used in service to others,” the center said.
The organization said Parton’s legacy will continue locally each time another Imagination Library book reaches a Houston County child.
“Dolly’s voice will continue through her music. Her compassion will continue through the countless lives she touched. And here in Houston County, her legacy will continue every time another Imagination Library book arrives in a child’s mailbox and another parent opens that book to read with their child.”
The center closed its tribute by thanking Parton for her commitment to children and families.
“Thank you, Dolly, for believing in children, believing in families, and reminding all of us that a simple book can open a world of possibilities.”
