Sixth annual Kids’ Fun Hunt and book giveaway at Winterthur’s Point-to-Point Steeplchase is a success!
Success Won’t Wait Director Susan Conforte McNeill with just a few of the 500 children’s books which were given away throughout the day.
The annual Winterthur Point-to-Point Steeplechase was held last weekend on the stunning grounds of the Winterthur Museum and Gardens in Greenville, Delaware. Each May, this “awareness event” is one of the highlights of the event calendar for Success Won’t Wait volunteers.
In addition to thrilling steeplechase races, an amazing tailgate competition, a breathtaking collection of antique Rolls Royce automobiles, and loads of must-have offerings from exclusive vendors, the day also features the Success Won’t Wait Kids’ Fun Hunt!
The Kids’ Fun Hunt was instituted six years ago by Race Director Jill Abbott, as longtime attendees began bringing their children to the event. The Fun Hunt offers a “Kids’ Hunt Map” of the venue and encourages them to visit each vendor for an activity (like a free mani-pedi, painting horse shoes, or even playing dress up with a pony!) or a lovely prize.
The Success Won’t Wait tent featured a free, new children’s book!
The event is the perfect way to publicize the Success Won’t Wait mission and introduce families to the organization. Success Won’t Wait volunteers handed out 500 books at the event and shared its mission with thousands of families!
Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. Want to learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used books, or volunteer your time? Simply visit About Success Won’t Wait.
Read now, because success won’t wait!
On Thursday May 1, the Jefferson Council of The Charter School of Wilmington honored the school’s monthly winners with the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. Honorees included freshman Christine McNeill, a Success Won’t Wait volunteer for over 10 years.
Christine was recognized for her ongoing literacy efforts, as well as for her leadership in the Epic Book Drive, which resulted in a donation of over 8,200 books to flood victims in New Orleans.
The Jefferson Awards are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. The Jefferson Awards are presented on two levels: national and local.
They began in 1972 to create a Nobel Prize for public service.Today, their primary purpose is to serve as a “Call to Action for Volunteers” in local communities.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Cab Calloway School of the Arts sophomore hosts third annual book drive to benefit Success Won’t Wait
Angela Preziuso is a sophomore at Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, Delaware and a tireless supporter of Success Won’t Wait’s literacy efforts. This winter, Angela – an avid reader herself – began collecting books for Success Won’t Wait for her third, annual book drive which netted well over a hundred great books for all ages.
Many thanks to Angela and all of the wonderful supporters who continue to donate books to Success Won’t Wait. We couldn’t do it without you!
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
An additional 300 pre-teen and teen books donated to The Central School; Total now climbs to 500+
Volunteer Matt McNeill labels books destined for The Central School in Stanton, Delaware.
When the volunteers at Success Won’t Wait learned about the plight of The Central School – a special education school in Delaware for 200+ students with NO LIBRARY – we sprang into action!
Last week, volunteer Matt McNeill compiled, cleaned and labeled 225 books for the school. And, this week, he processed 300 more!
To learn more about The Central School, CLICK HERE.
If you’d like to support this project, books can be dropped off Monday – Friday from 8-5. Books can also be mailed to our office/warehouse at 1729 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
300 books are ready for pick-up!
Or, do you need books for your school, program, or non-profit? Please contact us to see how might be able to assist you.
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Redwood School holds book drive; Donates hundreds of children’s books to Success Won’t Wait!
The Redwood Elementary in West Orange, New Jersey has a motto proudly displayed on their website:
Our School has H.E.A.R.T !!!
(Help; Encouragement; Affirmation; Respect; Tolerance)
and it’s the truth! After reading about Success Won’t Wait and its mission to get kids reading, these motivated students held a Used Book Drive at school and collected hundred of children’s books. When they were fisnihed, they even made the drive to our officres in Wilmington, Delaware to deliver them!
We’d like to thank the students, faculty and parents who, together, made the book drive such a success!
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Want to learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used books, or volunteer your time? Simply visit About Success Won’t Wait.
Success Won’t Wait provides The Central School with over 225 pre-teen and teen books!
Success Won’t Wait recently received an email from Librarian Erin Giles of The Central School. The Central School, located in Stanton, Delaware, is a special education school with a population close to 200 students. The school has never had a library before and 98% of the students come from low-income households.
“When we ask students what they read at home most have no books in their house, have never owned a “new” book that was theirs to keep, many have never been to library before,” wrote Erin. ”We felt that it was imperative to give our students access to a library where they can experience reading and learn to love escaping into the pages of a book.”
When we read this, we knew we had to help immediately! So, Success Won’t Wait recently donated 225 pre-teen and teen books to The Central School’s new library — with many, many more to come!
Do you need books for a school, program, or non-profit? Please contact us!
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Want to learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used books, or volunteer your time? Simply visit About Success Won’t Wait.
The Power of Children Awards: Making a Difference is an annual event to honor and further empower youth, in grades 6-11, who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, demonstrated selflessness, and exhibited a commitment to service and the betterment of society.
Each award recipient will receive a $2,000 grant to continue his or her extraordinary work, a four-year post-secondary scholarship to a participating institution of higher learning, recognition in the museum’s The Power of Children exhibit for at least one year, and honor and recognition during a special awards event on Nov. 1, 2013, at The Children’s Museum.
For more information, please visit The Power of Children Awards.
Read now, because success won’t wait! Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Want to learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used books, or volunteer your time? Simply visit About Success Won’t Wait.
