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One Family Productions Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign to Support Patrick County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Goal: Raise $2,000 on December 2, 2025
Stuart, VA — Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity, returns on December 2, 2025, and One Family Productions is calling on the Patrick County community to join the movement. This year, the organization aims to raise $2,000 to sustain and grow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Patrick County.
In partnership with the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, STEP, Inc., and the Rotary Club of Stuart, One Family Productions is working to ensure that every child in Patrick County has access to high-quality books during the most critical years of early childhood development.
“Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library doesn’t just deliver books - it delivers opportunity,” said Rebecca Adcock, Executive Director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. “This program strengthens early literacy, builds family reading habits, and brings organizations across our community together behind a shared vision for Patrick County’s future.”
The timing of this year’s campaign is especially meaningful. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which has grown to more than 3 million children enrolled worldwide and recently celebrated mailing its 300 millionth book.
Locally, the program continues to expand. All Patrick County children ages 0–5 are eligible to receive one free book in the mail each month, delivered directly to their homes. A donation of $31 sponsors one child for an entire year, making the program both impactful and accessible for donors of all sizes.
“We’re raising funds to build long-term sustainability,” said Sarah Wray, One Family Productions board member. “Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good, and GivingTuesday is the perfect moment to invest in our youngest learners.”
To encourage early momentum, the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce will match the first $500 donated during the campaign.
Donations can be made online or checks made payable to One Family Productions can be mailed to PO Box 122 Stuart, VA 24171.
Join Us on December 2: Mark your calendar, set a reminder, and be part of this global celebration of kindness, community, and generosity. Together, we can ensure that Patrick County’s children continue to receive the gift of reading for years to come.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library's COMING TO PATRICK CO.
Martinsville Bulletin
“We are excited to bring this nationally acclaimed program to Patrick County to assist our future generation with literacy skills that help them have a bright future,” Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebecca Adcock said. “Reading is fundamental and this program ensures kids from all backgrounds have equal access to books.”
Patrick County to get branch of Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Cardinal News
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Patrick County is the local chapter of a national program that will provide free books to children from birth to age 5. Funds raised locally ensure that every child in Patrick County that meets the age requirements will have a book mailed to them each month. It is a collaborative effort between the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, One Family Productions, Step Inc., Stuart Rotary and community members.
OFP chosen as operator of Historic Star Theatre
Martinsville Bulletin
The Town of Stuart officially approved One Family Production's proposal to become the operator of the recently purchased Historic Star Theatre on Nov.15. The multi-use space will feature music, plays, rentals, and community gatherings.
Mayor Weiland shares “All of these groups coming together and making this thing happen … I’m excited for what it can be. We know you guys and we know what you do year after year and you’re successful and you do such a great job. You’ve already done so much for the town and with the town, only good things have I seen,” Weiland said. “We’re glad it’s your group and we’re hopeful for the greatest of success here.”