A local non-profit is supporting youth reading skills through an upcoming silent auction fundraiser. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Friday, Emily Philips with United Way in Decatur told the Hart Media Group that the Power of the Purse fundraiser on April 9th supports local kids by providing books in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. She says tickets cost $60 and are almost sold out. 

Philips notes that the event will feature food and drinks as well. Learn more about Power of the Purse on April 9th at the Mt. Zion Convention Center by visiting uwdecatur.org.