Right now, local libraries are closed or running limited hours. Children are learning from home, without access to school libraries. Local families are in need of assistance in record numbers. Budgets are being cut. And local organizations are hosting programs largely online, where access to...
30+ Free Book Sets that will Transform Your Classroom30+ Free Book Sets that will Transform Your Classroom
Did you know that in addition to accepting general book donations, the POP Project has also accepted classroom sets over the years? These books cover a span of reading levels and age ranges, and they are perfect for small to large classrooms*, book clubs, or...
These Personalized Books Make Every Kid a SuperheroThese Personalized Books Make Every Kid a Superhero
You may have heard the stories? I tell you they are true! A superhero lives nearby. But where? I wish I knew! That’s the description for this series of personalized superhero books. But POP knows exactly where these superheroes live—Here, in Western North Carolina! We...
Reaching New Heights: POP Project’s 2019 in Review and 2020 GoalsReaching New Heights: POP Project’s 2019 in Review and 2020 Goals
The POP Project was so excited to celebrate our 10th birthday in 2019! True to our mission, we chose to observe the milestone by sorting, packing, and delivering 10,000 books to dozens of area organizations and drop-off points. We also held a number of volunteer...
We couldn’t have done it without You: 2019 Give Local and End-of-Year Fundraising ResultsWe couldn’t have done it without You: 2019 Give Local and End-of-Year Fundraising Results
We asked, and you responded with kindness and generosity! The POP Project is excited to help more people enjoy a book-filled 2020, thanks to you. Give Local Fundraising Results The Give Local online fundraising program is an annual Mountain Xpress initiative that enables locals to...
Can You Imagine a Home without Books?Can You Imagine a Home without Books?
If you celebrate Christmas or other winter holidays, you’re probably getting ready to exchange gifts with friends, family, and coworkers. Will you get a book from someone? Will you give a book? We sure are! But imagine a Christmas without books. No “Twas the Night...
Join us Thursday to Kick off Give Local 2019!Join us Thursday to Kick off Give Local 2019!
This Thursday marks the official kickoff of the Mountain Xpress 2019 Give Local Asheville fundraising program! All are invited to the Salvage Station for live entertainment and to meet all the participating organizations. COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Give Local is kicking off THIS THURSDAY, October...
A-B Tech Volunteers Deliver $4,300+ Books to 9 Locations in One Afternoon!A-B Tech Volunteers Deliver $4,300+ Books to 9 Locations in One Afternoon!
This fall’s Days of Impact volunteer and book delivery day was full of hard work and book love. It was great to have A-B Tech staff members back for a third October in a row! In just a few short hours, eight volunteers from A-B...