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“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success!”
– Henry Ford
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The Henderson KY Education Foundation’s programs include:
- Henderson Teacher Store
- Imagination Library of Henderson County
- Engagement Grants
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Ready to join our organization and help support innovative education programs in Henderson Kentucky?
- Become a member of the Henderson KY Education Foundation
- Volunteer
- Support the Henderson Teacher Store
- Support Imagination Library of Henderson County
- Support Engagement Grants
- Support Henderson Industrial Educational Alliance
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Our mission is to effectively engage and maximize positive community impact on education in Henderson County.
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dolly Parton, whose vision and generosity helped bring the gift of reading to children everywhere through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
If you feel inclined to honor her legacy, please consider making a donation to our local Imagination Library chapter in her memory by visiting the HKEF website.
hendersonkyedfoundation.com/get-involved/
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📚✨ The Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation (HKEF) is proud to support, promote, and enhance educational opportunities for children, students, teachers, and residents throughout Henderson County. Since 1989, HKEF has worked alongside our community to help meet local education needs—from helping bring computer labs to schools, to supporting virtual learning with Wi-Fi hotspots, to funding innovative classroom projects, the Imagination Library, the Henderson Teacher Store, and career and technical education opportunities.
Every gift to HKEF helps create more meaningful learning experiences right here at home. Together, we can help every person in Henderson County reach their potential through education. 💙
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The Henderson Imagination Library Committee is very saddened about this announcement! We are committed to carrying on Dolly’s desire to get books in the hands of children from birth to five years old. We will always love you, Dolly!📚🎶Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
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The Henderson KY Education Foundation wishes all students, teachers, and education personnel an exciting and productive first day of a great new school year!
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The Teacher Store will be open for last minute classroom needs on Monday, August 10th from 3:00-5:00. Stop by and check it out!
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Upcoming Events
2026 Board Meeting Dates:
January 13, March 10th, May 12th, July 14th, September 8th, and November 10th
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides a free book each month to registered children between the ages of birth to five years old. The Henderson Kentucky Education Foundation is the local affiliate that administers the program and provides funding for the monthly shipping of books to children’s homes. There are currently 1,430 children in Henderson County enrolled in the Imagination Library program. Visit imaginationlibrary.com to register a child between the ages of birth to five and they will start receiving a free book each month within 8-10 weeks.