Strong Families
Why Is This Important?
Children are more likely to thrive when their families have the support they need.
What We Do
Who We Serve
How We Impact
What We Do
Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family.
Who We Serve
| Community | Population 0-4 | Number of Kids 0-4 registered | % kids registered |
| Jefferson | 501 | 247 | 49.3% |
| Hustisford | 308 | 37 | 12.0% |
| Ixonia | 149 | 3 | 2.0% |
| Johnson Creek | 352 | 181 | 51.4% |
| Juneau | 255 | 132 | 51.8% |
| Lake Mills | 460 | 219 | 47.6% |
| Watertown | 1542 | 776 | 50.3% |
| Waterloo | 205 | 126 | 61.5% |
| Total GWCHF Service area | 3772 | 1721 | 45.6% |
*Population ages 0-4 based on 2022 US Census population 5-year estimates.
**Number of registered children includes only those actively receiving books, and DOES NOT include those that have signed up through GWCHF but have aged out of the program.
***Communities listed are represented by the primary zip code associated with that city. Other zip codes included are as follows: Jefferson - includes Helenville and Sullivan, Hustisford - includes Iron Ridge and Neosho, Juneau - includes Lowell, Reeseville and Clyman, Watertown - includes Lebanon.
GWCHF Dolly Parton Imagination Library Service Area:
How We Impact
The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation/TalkReadPlay is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library affiliate for the families residing in the zip codes listed above (Who We Serve section). The Imagination Library and local partners bring the program to cities, towns and communities around the world. Local Affiliates can be businesses, school districts, small or large organizations, or simply individuals who share in the mission and purpose of the Imagination Library. Local Affiliates are responsible for enrolling children who live within the geographical area they serve. They promote their local programs online and at events.
What We Do
Who We Serve
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What We Do
We align and mobilize the resources of many agencies to catalyze development of housing that is affordable to residents of Jefferson and Dodge Counties.
Who We Serve
Our goal is ultimately to ensure all Jefferson and Dodge County residents access safe, affordable and stable housing.
How We Impact
Capacity Building Grant Dollars will Support:
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City of Jefferson: Professional technical assistance to identify priorities and develop a formal plan for increasing housing development
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City of Watertown: Professional technical assistance to identify priorities and:
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Create plans for increasing housing development
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Prioritize 2 workforce housing development sites and establish Requests For Proposal
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Respond to developer inquiries
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Dodge & Jefferson County Communities: Provide grant to match funding from Dodge County, Jefferson County and WEDC to make municipal planning services available to all other communities
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Engage consulting expertise to help Jefferson County evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of public-private partnership opportunities
Impact Investing:
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Provide loan financing for workforce project in Juneau and Reeseville
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Engage business and municipal partners in co-funding a revolving loan fund to provide mezzanine funding for workforce housing projects
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Provide grant funding for a Watertown neighborhood sub-area plan
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Convene potential partners to explore potential co-investment in a Watertown workforce housing development
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Evaluate opportunities to purchase land for future housing development
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