Linked-2-Literacy Launched Nebraska Fundraising Campaign
The nonprofit introduced the Imagination 100 campaign to help expand access to books for children across Nebraska.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Nonprofit organization Linked-2-Literacy has launched a new fundraising drive aimed at scaling its book delivery program across Nebraska. The initiative seeks to ensure children from birth to age five have access to a personal library at home.
Why it matters
The campaign was initiated to address rising operational costs driven by an increase in families requesting services. These resources are necessary to maintain the program's growth and support its goal of early childhood literacy.
The campaign requires $15,000 in monthly funding to support the Imagination Library, which aims to provide children up to age five with a home collection of 60 books.
The players
Linked-2-Literacy
This Lincoln-based nonprofit organization manages the distribution of books to children through the Imagination Library program.
Ashland Public Library
This local facility is a participating library site that currently provides resources through the Imagination Library program.
The details
The Imagination 100 campaign focuses on securing 100 individual donors to contribute $100 each, providing the necessary capital to sustain the program. While the Ashland Public Library is a current participant, the organization is working to expand this reach to homes across the state.
Timeline
The campaign launch was officially announced on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This effort mirrors the expansion strategies of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library model, focusing on localized fundraising to scale service delivery. The initiative positions the nonprofit to secure its operational sustainability within a competitive landscape of state-level social services.
Residents can support local literacy efforts by donating to the campaign, which directly funds the books delivered to households in their communities. This fundraising push helps ensure that families continue to receive consistent support without service interruptions.
The takeaway
Early literacy initiatives rely heavily on local community backing to keep operations functional as demand for services grows. Parents and supporters can engage with their local libraries to verify if their zip code is currently included in the statewide expansion plans.
Further reading
For more information on charitable efforts in the region, visit Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KETV.
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