Rudd Resources LLC

Rudd Resources had the privilege of partnering with Share Our Spare and
Family Hub, Chicago Commons to host a National Reading Month storytime event at the Nia Family Center in Humboldt Park in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), a free book program for young children.

Comedian, actor and West Side native Lil Rel Howery joined as the special guest reader. The event also welcomed Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King, State Sen. LaKeisha Collins and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor.

Rudd Resources developed the vision for the event, secured the celebrity reader and led planning and coordination. The campaign resulted in more than 15 media placements, including coverage across all five major local television news stations, WBEZ and Block Club Chicago.

Early literacy is critical to child development, yet up to 61 percent of low-income families report having no books at home. DPIL is helping close that gap by mailing free books each month to children ages 0–5 on Chicago’s South and West sides, with plans to expand citywide.

As the local program partner, Share Our Spare leads DPIL in Chicago and currently serves more than 5,000 children.

Share Our Spare is seeking new partners and funders to help expand the program and reach more families. To get involved, connect with the organization directly. Caregivers can enroll children at https://hubs.ly/Q04dh1Jx0.