The partnership between Success Won’t Wait and First State Robotics (the hosts of the Duel on the Delaware) began in 2004 with a modest book drive. Each year since, the organizations have partnered to collect books as part of a community service effort by First State Robotics.

In years past, books of all types — from pre-K board books to adult non-fiction — were collected and weighed. In recent years, however, the teams have put a special focus on critically-needed children’s books. And, they scoured attics and bookshelves for donations. The books were then counted (one by one!) by First State Robotics student volunteers.

Everyone worked hard, but two teams really went the extra mile. The first place and runner up teams for 2019 were:

1 – Team 1626  Falcon Robotics, Metuchen, NJ   – 725 books
2 – Team 365  Miracle Workerz/MOE, Wilmington, DE – 124 books
 
The books collected at this event will be used by Success Won’t Wait throughout the year to complete literacy projects for children across the region. Examples of current projects include ongoing children’s book giveaways at Nemours clinics throughout the state, and book donations to schools, after school programs, and organizations.

Many thanks go to all of the volunteers from Success Won’t Wait and First State Robotics who worked together to make the day such a success! Special recognition goes to Duel on the Delaware organizer John Larock, who somehow makes it all happen every year.

For more information about First State Robotics or the event, please visit DUEL ON THE DELAWARE.

Success Won’t Wait volunteers are multi-talented. And, none more so that Hilary Newman. Hilary has been a passionate volunteer for many years and has consistently pitched right in and tackled every job imaginable — from manning book drives at Duel on the Delaware, to sorting through thousands of volumes, to painting our beautiful window sign!

Many thanks to Hilary and all of the volunteers who have kept Success Won’t Wait alive, thriving and sharing the gift of literacy for the past 17 years!

Want to volunteer your time or talent, have books to donate, or learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects? Please visit About Success Won’t Wait or call us at 302-388-9669.

Read now, because success won’t wait!

Did you know that reading aloud to your baby is one of the most important things you can do for his development? Reading aloud to children of all ages is an important form of stimulation, but for babies and pre-K children, it’s especially important.

Reading aloud not only teaches babies and small children about communication, it also introduces crucial concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes in a fun way. Plus, reading aloud builds listening, memory, and vocabulary skills.

This week, Success Won’t Wait volunteers put together a 100+ donation of pre-K books in both English and Spanish for a nearby preschool.

This donation was coordinated by Mr. Larry Jilk. Larry is the founder of the Phoenixville Read Aloud Program and has partnered with Success Won’t Wait on variety of projects since 2011.

Many thanks to Larry, the Success Won’t Wait volunteers who put together this book donation, and Don McNeill who handled the delivery.

Need books for your project, school or classroom? Please contact Success Won’t Wait at 302-388-9669.