Write to Thrive Fund: A Bold Investment in Youth Well-Being
Writing is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools we have to address the youth mental health crisis. That is why 826 National is launching the $3 million Write to Thrive Fund and inviting visionary philanthropic, research, and public-sector partners to help grow this first-of-its-kind national effort.
Early investment will not only help expand access for thousands of young people—it will help build the national evidence base, infrastructure, and field leadership needed to position writing as an essential tool for youth well-being. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new national model at a pivotal moment. The need is urgent. The demand is clear. And the impact will be profound.
Your support matters
Together, we can make writing a standard tool for mental-health support in education—improving well-being, learning, and life outcomes for millions of young people.
The demand for this work is not hypothetical. It is immediate, widespread, and overwhelming.
In response to the inaugural Write to Thrive Fund, 341 organizations applied—collectively serving nearly 1 million students annually—seeking to integrate writing as a tool for well-being in their communities.
87% believe writing builds belonging and community
78% believe writing fosters well-being and creativity
56% see writing as a pathway to resilience and coping
Write to Thrive offers funders:
What’s missing is sustained investment
Together, funders help ensure young people have the tools to navigate today’s challenges with confidence, clarity, and hope.
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