The London – Laurel County Chamber’s 501(c)(3) foundation was founded to expand the Chamber’s philanthropic endeavors in the London – Laurel County community. The initial project that prompted the creation of the foundation was the Chamber’s involvement with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Chamber needed 501(c)(3) status in order to properly fund-raise and administrate this program… and thus, the foundation was born.
The London – Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation supports programs and philanthropic initiatives that advance the economic and social well-being of the citizens of London – Laurel County.
The London – Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation has developed a strategic plan that outlines our mission, as well as short-term and long-term goals. You can download our strategic plan in PDF format by clicking the link below.
The London – Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our current fundraising efforts are for our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This project provides Laurel County children ages 0 – 5 with a free book each month. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our program. $3000 provides 100 children with a free book each month for a year. $30 would provide one child with a free book each month for a year.
You can donate via Paypal using the QR code or click here to donate now.
The London – Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation supports programs and philanthropic initiatives that advance the economic and social well-being of the citizens of London – Laurel County.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a success that in 2000 a national replication effort was underway. By 2003, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library had mailed one million books. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world.
You can check to see if the program is available in your area by visiting https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/.
Deanna Herrmann
London-Laurel Co. Chamber of Commerce
Donnie W. Cox, CPA, CFSA
Abner & Cox, PLLC
Ray Shears
Information Capture Solutions
Jane Dyche
Dyche Law Office
Dana Douglas
Transamerica Cumberland Valley Group
Levi Alley
PNC Bank
Crystal Messer-McQueen
KeyLife Principle Brokerage
