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In 2024, Grimes Realty made a commitment to support early childhood literacy by sponsoring a year’s worth of books for a child with every home and property closing.

Through this initiative, Grimes Realty successfully raised an impressive $2,827 for the Imagination Library Program, an initiative of United Way that fosters the joy of reading among young children in our community.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program is a global effort that promotes early childhood literacy by sending age-appropriate books to children every month from birth until their fifth birthday.

While the books are provided free of charge to parents, the United Way of Bemidji Area covers all associated costs, including postage.

Thanks to Grimes Realty's generous contribution, 94 children now have access to books, helping to ignite their imaginations and empower them with the invaluable gift of literacy.

This program is available to all children residing in Beltrami, Hubbard and Clearwater Counties. For more information, contact the United Way office at (218) 444-8929.