On September 12, the Literacy Council of Buncombe County lent us five absolutely wonderful volunteers for our Day of Caring 2013 donation project. In just a few short hours, volunteers from our sister nonprofit, the Literacy Council of Buncombe County, helped us sort, pack, and...
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Homeward Books Expands into Full Afternoon Event!Homeward Books Expands into Full Afternoon Event!
The POP Project is excited to expand our existing Homeward Books program into a quarterly afternoon volunteer opportunity! With your help, we will now be able to deliver thousands of dollars in books to children and adults in need within our community in a single...
The POP Project Travels to the Kingdom of Wisdom for World Book Night 2013The POP Project Travels to the Kingdom of Wisdom for World Book Night 2013
In 2012, the POP Project was excited to participate in the inaugural World Book Night USA by handing out copies of “The History of Love” in downtown Asheville. This year, POP is even more excited to participate for our second year. We are receiving 20...
On Our Way to South for Valentine’s DayOn Our Way to South for Valentine’s Day
This week, POP’s Homeward Books volunteers sorted, counted, and packaged hundreds of books bound for new homes in South Carolina. We send our special thanks to Connie for coming out to learn about what we do, and help us put the book donations together. We...
8 Volunteers Join POP for MLK’s Day of Service8 Volunteers Join POP for MLK’s Day of Service
For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Caring 2013, the POP Project and our volunteer team put together a sizable book donation for Haywood Street Congregation, an inclusive worship center in downtown Asheville. Our great team of volunteers worked hard sorting, counting, and packaging boxes...
POP Delivers Books to New Madison County Detention CenterPOP Delivers Books to New Madison County Detention Center
This week, the POP Project took an afternoon road trip north, into Madison County, NC. Several months ago, Madison County opened its new detention center. Paired with a new sheriff’s office and EMS center, the new detention center is tucked just off the main drag...
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...
Read-cycle Your Children’s Books with Hands On!Read-cycle Your Children’s Books with Hands On!
Did you know that 61% of low-income families have NO books at all in their homes for their children? Help make a difference! Donate your outgrown children’s books to the Read-cycle! program organized by Hands On Asheville Buncombe. The POP Project will put the books...