The POP Project continues to grow to fill the needs of Western North Carolina. And with an increase in capacity comes an increase in needs. This holiday season, give back to your community. Help POP line up a successful New Year. Please take a look...
POP Painted Asheville “REaD” at Banned Books Week EventPOP Painted Asheville “REaD” at Banned Books Week Event
The POP Project recently celebrated Banned Books Week 2012 by hosting the “Paint the Town REaD” read-a-thon in downtown Asheville, NC. We were proud to have 13 excellent readers help us fill the day with beautifully-crafted, melodic, contraband book passages. From Dr. Seuss to Ernest...
POP Challenges the VP during His Visit to AshevillePOP Challenges the VP during His Visit to Asheville
Dear Vice President Joe Biden, Welcome to Asheville this Tuesday, October 2. We’re excited about your visit. The POP Project, a local nonprofit, knows you will enjoy your stay here. We invite you to take in the beautiful views, have a few local craft brews,...
PAINT THE TOWN REaD – Participant InformationPAINT THE TOWN REaD – Participant Information
Thank you for registering for the POP Project’s Banned Books Week read-a-thon! We’re excited that you have chosen to celebrate the freedom to read and to show Asheville that books are important to you. We invite you to join us after the event at 7:00...
What is Banned Books Week?What is Banned Books Week?
The POP Project is busy gearing up for our “Paint the Town REaD” event in conjunction with Banned Books Week! Come out and join us on Tuesday, October 2 from 10:00 am-7:00 pm at Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Show your town how much books...
10 Far Fetched Reasons to Ban a Book10 Far Fetched Reasons to Ban a Book
Banned Books Week is quickly approaching. As the POP Project celebrates the freedoms that come with access to books – all books – we can’t help but wonder why anyone would prevent a child or their fellow man from reading the very same books we...
Day of Caring 2012 – A Record for POP!Day of Caring 2012 – A Record for POP!
The Literacy Council of Buncombe County lent us five absolutely wonderful volunteers for our Day of Caring 2012 donation project. In just a few short hours, volunteers from our sister nonprofit, the Lit Council, were able to sort, pack, and deliver donations to 8 organizations...
Looking for a Few Good Readers! – “Paint the Town REaD” 2012Looking for a Few Good Readers! – “Paint the Town REaD” 2012
Do you love books? Do you think books should be available to everyone? Do you have a half hour to spend reading? The POP Project is looking for readers to participate in our “Paint the Town REaD” fundraiser and read-a-thon on October 2nd. Spend 22...