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Creating Independent Libraries

Libraries are created by Success Won’t Wait, Inc. in both temporary residential and day-only settings. Examples of libraries that have already been developed include:

The Bayard House
Completed October 2003

Bayard House

^ Success Won’t Wait members Italo Carrieri-Russo, Vincenza Carrieri-Russo and Susan McNeill celebrate the completion of the Bayard House library with Bayard House staff.

 

Telegraph Road Learning Center
Completed February 2004

Telegraph Learning Center

^ Vincenza and Italo Carrieri-Russo show the Telegraph Road Learning Center after the addition of over 1,000 books.

 


Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) Wilmington Location
Completed August 2004

DAPI_before
BEFORE

DAPI_after
AFTER

^ Vincenza Carrieri-Russo shows the space “before” and “after” the complete room makeover and addition of over 1,000 books.

 

Exceptional Care
Completed Fall 2005

Exceptional Care

^ Over 3,000 books were donated to Exceptional Care in Newark. The creation of this library will provide family members with a calming location to sit, read and relax.

 

PAL Center
Completed Spring 2006

PAL Center

^ The library and study center at PAL in New Castle, Delaware included two separate rooms and over 1,000 books for children aged 6-18.