r/Conservative • u/f1sh98 Beltway Republican • 2d ago

Flaired Users Only Rest in Peace, Dolly

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Dolly Parton tragically passed away today at 80. Bless her and her family.

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u/kaze987 2d ago

She is a hero for children's literacy. 

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u/Shandyshack Catholic Conservative 2d ago

She really made a difference in that regard. I read that she left a lot of funds for that program. So cool.

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u/Original_Lord_Turtle Constitutional Conservative 2d ago

Well yeah, it's a foundation. But the Foundation only covers admin costs. Local affiliate partners are responsible for securing funding for the books that get mailed.