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...
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James Patterson is Keynote for Annual Literacy Council FundraiserJames Patterson is Keynote for Annual Literacy Council Fundraiser
James Patterson understands the value of books. In addition to holding the Guinness World Record for most number one New York Times Bestsellers of any author, Patterson is an avid promoter of literacy. Through his Read Kiddo Read website, the author encourages parents to help...
We’re Ready for Spring! Are You Ready to Make an Impact?We’re Ready for Spring! Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
It’s about time! Warm weather seems to be getting closer every day, and with warmer weather, POP will be offering more regular volunteer opportunities and lining up more book donations. Many of our volunteer projects and programs are weather contingent, so we are excited to...
POP Has Big Plans to Make 2014 Another Successful Year of Growth!POP Has Big Plans to Make 2014 Another Successful Year of Growth!
The POP project shattered our book delivery goals for 2013 by sort, packing, and delivering over 6,100 books valued at over $30,000! These books were delivered to local area schools, children’s programs, shelters, housing and healthcare centers, and detention centers, as well as to several...
Our Drop Box is Lonely – Do You Have Any Books to Keep it Company?Our Drop Box is Lonely – Do You Have Any Books to Keep it Company?
The POP Project currently has a drop box at the West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road. It sits there by the front door, greeting people as they come in for their pastries and loaves of freshly-made bread. It bids them adieu as they run off...