Women's Prison Book Project @wpbp
We send free books to incarcerated women (trans, cis, NB) all over the country. All-volunteer. Non-profit. For ways to donate 🕰,💸or📚visit our linktree👇 linktr.ee/wpbp 3751 17th Ave S | Mpls 55407 Joined November 2008-
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If you're part of a class or community group who wants to schedule a special volunteer session outside of our Sunday hours, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Dr. Jessica Scholl's @st_kates physical therapy students got physical as they did some major housekeeping and fulfilled 50 book requests! 🏋️ Thank you for sharing your time in service to our readers, and for being open to learning more about life "on the inside."
We’re still $623 away from our #ValentinesDay letter writing campaign goal. Donate here to help send messages of care and connection to 2,600 people who are incarcerated: givemn.org/story/Wpbp-Val….
Our collective member Dana is overjoyed by Twin Cities Geek's book drive results! 57 boxes of books, in all genres, in excellent condition is an outstanding way to start 2024. Thank you, thank you, thank you! @TwinCitiesGeeks
We have so many people to thank! But in the meantime, we're back to another day of picking, packing, and mailing books tomorrow. Do you know a great cause that didn't meet their goal? Shout it out in the comments 👇
Since November 1st, people from across the United States have been giving to our campaign to fund brand-new books for readers in prison... ...and on top of $8,589 in online gifts, we received a surprise, anonymous gift of $10,000 in the mail! That brings our total to $18,589!
There are many amazing causes to support on Give to the Max Day, and we're grateful you could share your donations with WPBP. We'll use these funds to avoid prison restrictions on used books, ultimately getting more books into the hands of those who request them.
You have shown such wonderful support for our brand-new books campaign. We're keeping our campaign up for anyone who still feels moved to give to our incarcerated readers: givemn.org/story/Wpbp2023 We've also got some exciting news about an offline gift... stay tuned 👀
Wow! Donations are still trickling in this morning! We are getting so close to our $10,000 goal. We're leaving our fundraiser up until tonight, and we'll report our total to you then! 👀 There's still time to give. Use this link: givemn.org/story/Wpbp2023
Hello, night owls! We're sending out one last post before midnight to let y'all know we are much closer to our goal than you can probably tell. With enough shares, we could reach our goal by midnight! Give or share here: givemn.org/story/Wpbp2023 #GiveToTheMax
Will you be our 50th #GTMD23 giver? Donations help us pick more "perfect packages" like this one, which fulfilled a request for a Dakota dictionary and Native literature. Help us keep our shelves stocked with high-demand items like these! Give here: givemn.org/story/Wpbp2023
Help us raise $10,000 to support the costs of brand-new books during Give to the Max season: givemn.org/story/Wpbp2023
Pride month is here and at WPBP we are always in need of LGBTQIA+ books to send out. From romance to workbooks, our wishlist has been updated to continue sending to our diverse readers. Check it out and buy a book to stock our shelves for pride!
One month from today! Come join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year! This annual tradition is back for the first time since 2020 and we can’t wait to make some pancakes for you! #pancakesnotprisons
We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about the work you'll be supporting here: wpbp.org
WHEN: April 29th 8 AM-12 PM WHERE: Join us at our space in the SOCO Commons - 3751 17th Ave S Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55407 WHAT: Help raise funds for our work! The breakfast is $12/adult and $8/child. Books of all genres will also be on sale during the event.
Mark your calendar - join us for the WPBP Breakfast + Book Sale Benefit on April 29! We are excited to return to our fundraising tradition in-person this spring. Buy books from our library and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting our work! Details below 👇
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Kai and Aliya with @WPBP braved icy #Minneapolis streets this evening to unload this year's massive #GiveTCG book donation! Congratulations to all and thanks for helping spread access to books!
@alockstadt It's beautiful! Thank you so much for your efforts and support 💜
Make dinner plans that make a difference! Enjoy great food & support our work at WPBP this Monday, February 20th! 10% of your evening purchase at @TheLowbrowmpls will be donated to help fund our work connecting incarcerated individuals with books and resources.
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