13th Annual Power of the Purse

Join us for a splendid evening to raise funds to support Early Childhood Literacy and Development in Steele County. Our goal this year is $70,000. Proceeds support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Lantern, and Born Learning Trails. Dinner, Auction, and spectacular company!!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a free service that mails an age-appropriate book every month to more than 1,000 children ages birth to age 5 who are enrolled by their parents/guardians and live in Steele County. Dolly Parton’s foundation pays for the books; we fund the postage, administration, and marketing. The cost to send books to a child for a full year is $30.

Born Learning Trails are a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families. It helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality engagement opportunities when out on a stroll or visiting a local playground. Trails are sponsored by Women United and community partners, making them free for all to utilize.
Lantern is a text messaging service that provides helpful tips, information, games, and resources, to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age twelve. The service is designed to promote healthy child development, improve school readiness, and build nurturing caregiver-child relationships. The service is funded by Women United making it free for parents and caregivers and offers evidence-based content that is accessible for any family.

Single tickets cost $60. Ticket packages are available for ladies interested in purchasing a table and bringing your friends and family to have an entertaining night out together while also strengthening Steele County.