Our Core Values
The Power and Potential of Youth: We believe in the power of young voices, the possibility in their ideas, and the value of their words.
The Transformative Power of Writing: We believe writing is a catalyst, it unlocks doors, builds confidence, and facilitates self-expression.
Commitment to Creativity and Learning: We nurture creative expression and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Strength of Community: We are exponentially stronger through collective engagement, which allows us to create, implement, and sustain responsive programs.
You are Welcome Here: We honor diversity, equity, and inclusion and work to ensure that everyone is respected, included, and heard.
Our Chapters
2016-2017 by the numbers
Students Served
Student Publications
Teachers Served
After-School Tutoring Sessions
Active Volunteers
Writing Workshops
826 National Stories
December 12, 2017
826 National and Cartoon Network believe students have the power and perspective to end a pervasive culture of bullying, and that those perspectives should be heard on a national scale. To that end, the two partners launched the Inclusion Storytelling … Continue reading
October 30, 2017
New Resource for Educators Helps Kids Everywhere Advocate for Infinite Recess 826 National proudly introduces 826 Digital: Inventive Resources to Ignite a Love of Writing SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Imagine a classroom of students in Tulsa, Oklahoma working together to … Continue reading
Friends of 826, Staff Spotlight
October 2, 2017
I am thrilled to be joining this team. For the entirety of my career, I have considered 826 as an organization that readily deserves my and the rest of the country’s admiration. The reason for that is simple: the work … Continue reading
