Williams Comfort Air & Mr. Plumber Provide Book Vending Machines and Books for All Elementary Schools Within The Greenwood Community School Corporation

Williams Comfort Air, Mr. Plumber and the Greenwood Community School Corporation are inviting the media to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil one of the book vending machines a week from today. Details include:

• What: Ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiling of book vending machine
• Where: Southwest Elementary School, 619 W Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142
• When: Tuesday, August 12 at 11 a.m.
• Who: Mike Roszkowski, President of Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber, Dr. Terry Terhune, Greenwood Community Schools Corporation Superintendent, Tiffany Woods, Greenwood Education Foundation President, elementary staff and students

A 2022 study published in Reading Psychology found that elementary students in grades 3 to 5 who had greater access to books at home read more frequently during out-of-school time. Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber leaders say they hope these books and the unique experience of selecting them from a vending machine will help bolster that love of reading outside of school.

“Giving back to our community is a core piece of our company culture, and this initiative falls right in line with our core values,” said Mike Roszkowski, President of Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber. “Early literacy is the first step toward unlocking a child’s full potential—opening minds, doors and opportunities. But for many kids, access to books isn’t a given. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with the Greenwood Community School Corporation to deliver these four book vending machines, helping ignite a love for reading and ensuring more young readers have the chance to discover the power of a good book.”

Students will be able to select the book they are most interested in from a wide variety of age appropriate choices stocked within the vending machines.

“Data shows us that increased access to books can help with educational outcomes,” said Dr. Terry Terhune, Greenwood Community Schools Corporation Superintendent. “Our school and classroom libraries are widely stocked with educational material, but having free books that kids can take home and keep is a very meaningful donation that will make a big impact on our elementary students and really help fuel a lifelong love of reading.”

While the companies have long been supporters of schools, students and teachers, this is the first time Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber have provided book vending machines and books for kids.