Secure Support
How Your Donating Makes a Direct Impact
Your generosity keeps our programs accessible for all students. To contribute, simply click the 'Donate with PayPal' button below, enter your gift amount, and complete your transaction through PayPal's secure portal. Every donation directly funds writing journals, regional field trips, and literary festivals that welcome bestselling authors to the classroom.
We also graciously accept mail-in donations.
Cash or check donations can be sent to
PO Box 500, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
For questions about your donation, contact us at theoriginprojectonline@gmail.com.
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The Origin Project is not just a book or a collection of lofty poetry. It is our Appalachian heritage. Our origin. The Origin Project matters for various reasons but I believe the most important ones are identity, unity, and therapy. We should be proud of our heritage, we come from a remarkable place.
Origin Project Student
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Through rediscovering my past and daring to open dusty photo books full of both joyful and tearful memories, I believe I now understand the purpose of The Origin Project. My origin is my nanny’s devotion to music, my sister’s playful smirk, and the two brick houses that have welcomed me at all times. My origin is my “Once upon a time…,” and after all, what is a story without a beginning?
Origin Project Student
Common Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. The Origin Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive an automated record of your contribution via email.
How will my contribution be used?
Funds directly support our literary festivals, provide high-quality journals for every student, and help to cover the publishing costs of our annual anthologies that showcase local student voices.
Can I donate in honor of someone?
Absolutely. When donating via PayPal, you can include a note in the checkout process to specify if your gift is dedicated in honor or memory of an individual.
Which payment methods are accepted?
We process online gifts securely through PayPal, which allows you to donate using your PayPal balance, most major credit cards, or direct bank transfer.
We also accept mail-in donations. Cash or check donations can be sent to PO Box 500, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219