Every Gift Counts

Every word counts (and every dollar does, too)

Young people have important stories to tell; 826 National is dedicated to sharing them as widely as possible. Our network reaches 903,000+ students and 23,000+ educators annually with free writing programs, publishing opportunities, research, and teaching resources to ignite creativity and build confidence.’

 

Your gift…
  • Turns more teachers into writing teachers.
  • Is an investment in healthy and effective 
826 Chapters.
  • Empowers us to advocate for writing education nationwide.
  • Amplifies youth voices.
  • Teaches the world to listen to students’ perspectives.

More ways to give mean more stories to tell.

Donating stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them and secure tax and financial benefits. Your generous stock donation is fully tax deductible and over 20% more valuable than if you’d sold it and then donated the after-tax earnings.

Prefer to write a check? We’ll take it!

Please mail your donation to 1388 Haight Street #245, San Francisco, CA 94117.

Donating from your Donor Advised Funds is safe, easy, and fast. You can donate directly through your DAF administrator or use the donation forms on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick process using the following instructions:

  1. Select the DAF ticker and confirm the company name in the widget
  2. Enter your gift amount
  3. Type in your email and address info for the receipt
  4. Enter your brokerage account information
  5. Virtually sign & make your gift!

Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide.

Ask your company if they match employee donations. This is a great way to multiply the impact of your gift!

Support the 826 Network with non-financial contributions, from professional services to writing supplies.

Giving crypto should be simple—and it is. With just a few clicks, your digital assets can spark real-world creativity and possibility. Here’s how:

  1. Choose the crypto you’d like to donate—Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any supported token.

  2. Enter your amount, and the widget will show the live conversion.

  3. Add your email and contact info so we can thank you and share your receipt.

  4. Connect your crypto wallet securely.

  5. Approve the transaction and watch your gift go to work!

Once your donation processes on the blockchain, you’ll receive a confirmation and tax receipt instantly in your inbox.

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