Heart of America

Every student everywhere deserves a great education.

We are a national 501c3 that has been working with key partners in under-resourced communities to renovate educational spaces and provide a spectrum of resources to ensure, all students have access to learning technologies, grade-level books, high-quality school supplies, and more. Through public/private partnerships with corporations, as well as government entities, the organization has worked to

transform spaces and address inequities, leveraging thousands of volunteers and infusing resources throughout the process. SINCE 1997 WE HAVE:
• Designed, renovated and reopened 800 community spaces including public libraries, athletic facilities, technology labs, workforce development centers and schools across the U.S, Puerto Rico, and Canada
• Engaged 500,000 volunteers in turnkey community service.
• Distributed over 4.1 million books to more than 2 million children.
• Infused more than $7.5 million in learning technologies into high needs communities.
• Provided more than 30,000 student resource packs since April 2020.

08/25/2026

“Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission.” — Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was known around the world for her music. But one of her biggest legacies is helping children fall in love with reading. 📚💛

In 1995, she started Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in her home county in Tennessee with a simple idea: get books directly into the hands of children.

Today, the program provides free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of their family’s income, and has distributed hundreds of millions of books around the world.

Because sometimes, a book is more than a book. It can be the start of a lifelong love of learning. ✨

Her music gave us songs to remember. Her generosity gave generations of children stories to grow with. Her legacy will keep turning pages. 📚💛

08/24/2026

What's your favorite kind of place to learn?

A library full of books? 📚
A makerspace where you can build? 🛠️
A STEM lab where you can experiment? 🔬
A wellness room where you can take a breath? 💙
An outdoor space where you can explore? 🌱

There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how students learn, and that's exactly what makes these spaces so exciting!

08/20/2026

What helps students thrive?

It's not just one thing, it's having spaces where they feel welcome, resources that spark curiosity, and a community that believes in them.

Research from the OECD shows that students who are more engaged and motivated in learning tend to perform better academically. That's why creating environments where students feel supported matters.

Every investment in students, whether it's a transformed library, new technology, or access to books, is an investment in their future.

What's a learning space that made a difference for you? 💙

Donate today! https://bit.pulse.ly/wnpn9jasmf

08/18/2026

There's something special about walking into a space that's ready for you.

Whether it's a library, makerspace, wellness room, innovation lab, or another place to learn, thoughtful environments can help students feel comfortable, confident, and excited to explore.

Sometimes a fresh space is all it takes to spark a new idea.

08/13/2026

Curiosity is one of the best school supplies. 🔬✨

Here's to a year filled with questions, experiments, big ideas, and a whole lot of "What if we tried this?"

08/12/2026

Young people are filled with big ideas 💙

On International Youth Day, we're celebrating the young people who are already making a difference in their schools, communities, and beyond.

They're the future artists, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, and change-makers.

And honestly? We think the future looks pretty exciting. ✨

08/10/2026

Maybe it's an outdated space. Maybe the shelves are empty. Maybe it just needs a little imagination.

That's where we come in. 💙

Swipe to see how "before" becomes a wow! ✨

Every transformation starts with a vision and a whole lot of teamwork. Together with educators, students, volunteers, and partners, we turn underused spaces into places where students can create, collaborate, explore, and discover what's possible.

08/09/2026

Today we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples around the world.

At Heart of America, we're proud to support programs like Skip the Grid that help expand educational opportunities while partnering with and learning from Indigenous communities.

Here's to listening, learning, and celebrating together.

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