Programs
Enriching Local D41 Students
We offer some exciting programs to support local D41 students and families. Please explore our programs below and consider getting involved or becoming a supporter of our mission!
Supplies 4 Success
School supplies & backpacks
This program provides school supplies and backpacks for children in need within our community. With 20.5% of District 41’s 3,500 students qualifying as low-income, Supplies for Success aims to level the playing field. By offering a Supplies 4 Success Kit, complete with an assembled school supply kit and backpack, we ensure that every child starts the school year on the right foot, paving the way for educational success and a brighter future for the Glen Ellyn area.
Winter Outerwear
Keep students healthy, safe, and warm through chilly winters
Winter Outerwear is dedicated to providing winter outerwear for children whose families may struggle to afford proper cold-weather gear. Every year, we witness numerous families in our community unable to purchase coats, snow pants, boots, gloves, and hats for their children. Winter Outerwear aims to keep hundreds of students healthy, safe, and warm throughout the challenging Midwestern winters by distributing essential winter attire. To support this program, please go to the Amazon Wishlist link below or make a donation to our general fund.
"You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children."
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
for D41 Kids Ages 0-5
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is our affiliate program that puts books into the hands and hearts of children under the age of 5 who reside within the boundaries of Glen Ellyn School District 41. Specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality books are delivered to registered children each month. The books are personalized with the child’s name, and mailed directly to the child to create a gifting experience that makes books exciting. By surrounding children with books at an early age, the research shows that children develop a positive attitude about reading, expand emerging literacy skills, and are more equipped with literacy readiness when they enter kindergarten.
Getting Involved
- To sponsor a child, please use the button below to donate.
- To register a child for the program, please use the button below. Must be a D41 resident.
Family Assistance Program
Responding to the immediate needs of our D41 families
This program responds to the immediate needs of our District 41 families. Through close communication with representatives in each school, D41 Kids Foundation is ready to provide financial support to families in crisis.
Summer Theatre
Fundraiser & Enrichment Program
Each year, the D41 Kids Foundation hosts its largest fundraiser — a no-cut theater enrichment program open to all District 41 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, no experience required. More than a performance opportunity, this program is a true enrichment experience.
Our productions have included The Lion King (2022), Moana Jr. (2023), Beauty and the Beast (2024), and Seussical (2025). Each show has been a tremendous success and has helped raise significant funds to support District.
Registration Opens in the Spring 2026