The POP Project added one more ring of growth last year to our history as an Asheville-based volunteer nonprofit. Though the year took us in many directions, we spread our branches and dug in deep to keep reaching toward our mission. POP sorted, packed, and...
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Beginning the Year on a High Note: POP Project’s 2015 in Review and Look ahead to 2016Beginning the Year on a High Note: POP Project’s 2015 in Review and Look ahead to 2016
The POP Project broke our book delivery records again in 2015 by sorting, packing, and delivering over 7,500 books valued at nearly $38,000! These books were delivered to local area schools, children’s programs, shelters, housing and healthcare centers, food pantries, and detention centers to serve...
POP Demolishes our Day of Caring Donation Record Thanks to Our 2015 Team!POP Demolishes our Day of Caring Donation Record Thanks to Our 2015 Team!
The POP Project recently completed our annual Day of Caring volunteer and book delivery day. We’re proud to say that it was our most impactful day yet, thanks to a great group of volunteers from the Beverly-Hanks & Associates realty agency! In just a few...
The Growth Spurt Continues: POP Project’s 2014 in Review and Look ahead to 2015The Growth Spurt Continues: POP Project’s 2014 in Review and Look ahead to 2015
The POP Project broke our book delivery records in 2014 by sorting, packing, and delivering almost 7,000 books valued at nearly $35,000! These books were delivered to local area schools, children’s programs, shelters, housing and healthcare centers, and detention centers, as well as to NC’s...
BB&T Helps POP with Day of Caring DonationsBB&T Helps POP with Day of Caring Donations
The POP Project recently completed our 4th annual Day of Caring volunteer day, thanks to a great group of volunteers from BB&T. In just a few short hours, eight volunteers from BB&T offices around town helped us sort, count, pack, and deliver OVER $4,300 worth...
Not Just a POP, More Like an Explosion! – POP Project’s 2013 in ReviewNot Just a POP, More Like an Explosion! – POP Project’s 2013 in Review
The POP Project had high aspirations for 2013 and, boy, did we make it a year to remember! In April, POP participated in World Book Night USA by giving away 20 copies of “The Phantom Tollbooth” to children around town. We were excited to give...
Day of Caring 2013: Our Thanks to the Lit Council for Another Successful Year!Day of Caring 2013: Our Thanks to the Lit Council for Another Successful Year!
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...
Gearing Up for Day of CaringGearing Up for Day of Caring
The POP Project is excited to be paired with the Literacy Council of Buncombe County for our second Day of Caring volunteer day with their organization. The Literacy Council is sending staff members to act as volunteers for the POP Project and donate an afternoon...