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I hate to say it, but we, like everyone else, are having financial difficulties. This economic downturn and the rise of the big box booksellers are killing us. We never intended to make a profit, that’s why we have always been a 501c3, now nationally recognized. Unfortunately due to fiscal irresponsibility in our local government there is no money in Jefferson County for grants, and since we have been around for less than three years, most state grants wont cover us. We are doing everything we can to raise money but we need your help. No one here gets paid or draws a salary, the store provides food for volunteers and occasionally gas money but that’s about it. We need to raise about 7,000, 3,000 would get us out of immediate trouble but in order to get fully up to code we need to repair our elevator and fix the 2nd floor bathroom. I know times are hard, but all money donated, as well as items purchased are tax deductible. Yes that’s right. BUYING BOOKS SAVES YOU MONEY. We have allot of programs that we are working on, aside from the regular writing classes we now offer 10 workshops a month covering more in depth studies into the craft. Aside from this we have just donated about 600 new books to the YWCA and are in the process of trying to build a Library at the Jimmy Hale Mission. Starting this fall , we will be working with Highland Music to distribute and repair music equipment in the Jefferson County School system- since their budgets have been repeatedly slashed over and over again. Please don’t let this work go unfinished, help us help Birmingham. If we could get a couple of hundred folks in the next few weeks to spend 10.00 ( that’s about 2 or 3 books, 1 show and a book) we would be okay for the next few months.

levels of support

friend $10.00 family $20.00 super friend $50.00 hero $100.00 super hero $500.00

All donations Tax Deductible

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GreencupBooks is a not-for-profit community space that exists to propagate creativity especially through collaboration. Support our mission by taking a class, buying our books, or attending an event. In addition to selling cool used books and local art, we specialize in the design, production, and printing of books, journals, and magazines. Whether you want to browse and buy books, attend an art opening, take a free class or attend a lecture, or perhaps publish that novel you've been crafting, GreencupBooks is the place to be. Proceeds from book sales and events subsidize a wide variety of events and classes, which are free to the general public. GreencupBooks publishes books under the Greencup label, using 100% recycled papers. GreencupBooks seeks to promote the care and repair of our local people and environment. Creativity involves not only thinking out loud but also taking action. All donations (whether books, art, or monies) are tax deductible. GreencupBooks is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 agency registered and incorporated with the State of Alabama and licensed by the City of Birmingham. Wanna help out but don't have time - that's okay, drop us a dime.

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