Mountain Xpress has officially launched the 2016 Give!Local Asheville giving program this morning! Give!Local is an online fundraising initiative benefiting 47 local nonprofits through micro-donations and exposure, including the POP Project. But nonprofits aren’t the only one reaping rewards. As a donor, you’ll be getting...
Zealandia Capital Helps POP Deliver Books to 6 Locations during Days of ImpactZealandia Capital Helps POP Deliver Books to 6 Locations during Days of Impact
Our heads are still spinning from the great results of last Wednesday’s Days of Impact volunteer and book delivery day with an amazing team from Zealandia Capital! In just a few short hours, a dozen volunteers from Zealandia Capital in downtown Asheville helped us sort,...
You’re Invited to a Holiday Dinner to Benefit the POP ProjectYou’re Invited to a Holiday Dinner to Benefit the POP Project
Dear POP Project supporters, You are cordially invited to a special holiday dinner and beer pairing to support the POP Project. We welcome you to join us at Rhubarb’s event space in downtown Asheville on Monday, December 12 for beer and appetizers, followed by a...
Can You Guess the Banned Book?Can You Guess the Banned Book?
The POP Project just wrapped up one of our favorite times of the year, Banned Books Week! A national celebration of the “FREADOM to read,” it’s a great time to sit down with your favorite novel and examine the reasons why communities didn’t think it...
Needed: Volunteer Donation Manager for Kids or Adult-level BooksNeeded: Volunteer Donation Manager for Kids or Adult-level Books
The POP Project distributes free books to agencies and organizations in Asheville and WNC whose clients would benefit from a greater access to books. From low-income schools to shelters, churches, and detention centers, we’re there to provide greater access to books for anyone in need....
Help Us Welcome Two New Board Members!Help Us Welcome Two New Board Members!
For several months over the spring, the POP Project actively searched for additional board members for our team. Today, we are happy to announce that we have two new members who are dedicated to advancing POP’s mission in the community through growth and additional opportunities....
POP Accepted into the 2nd Annual Give!Local Fundraising ProgramPOP Accepted into the 2nd Annual Give!Local Fundraising Program
After last year’s successful inaugural Give!Local season, the program is coming back bigger than ever in 2016. And after our success in it, POP is excited to have been chosen again as a recipient nonprofit. In 2015, Give!Local raised more than $37,000 for 30 local...
POP Jazzed it up at THE BLOCK off biltmorePOP Jazzed it up at THE BLOCK off biltmore
On Tuesday, July 19, the POP Project served as the “justice” during Jazz-N-Justice Night at THE BLOCK off biltmore in downtown Asheville. The venue donated 10% of all sales for the evening to our cause. The music was incredible, the staff were so kind, and...