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  • The school year has begun!

    Time to sign up to volunteer or get involved.
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  • Check out the new 826 Valencia Tenderloin Center

    After a year of construction, 300 hours of working with students in the Tenderloin through partner organizations, and incredible support from all of you, the 826 Valencia Tenderloin Center is open for business!
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  • Seeking interns for the fall semester

    Come exercise your writing, editing, or design skills, work directly with teachers and students, and gain valuable experience.
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  • Meet our 2016 Scholarship Winners

    This year we were honored to present six $15,000 scholarships to an incredible group of college-bound young people who have participated in our programs. Get to know their stories!
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  • We’re hiring!

    As 826 Valencia grows, we're excited to be growing our team as well. Check out the current career opportunities at 826.
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  • How we spent our summer vacation

    Not on vacation at all, actually, but having plenty of postcard-worthy adventures.
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  • 8/26 DAY

    Aug. 26, 2016

    It's 8/26, our official holiday!

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  • Witchcraft and Wizardry Workshop (CLASS FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY)

    Aug. 28, 2016

    Welcome to your first course in Magizoology, the study of magical creatures. In this workshop, you will transform into a witch or wizard to write and draw observations of magical creatures you create!

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  • Sunday Drop-In Tutoring

    Aug. 28, 2016

    Get free homework help during our drop-in hours.

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  • Sunday Drop-In Tutoring

    Aug. 28, 2016

    Get free homework help during our drop-in hours.

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  • Four Corner Friday in the Tenderloin

    Sep. 2, 2016

    Monthly community celebration with our neighbors at 180 Golden Gate.

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  • Dystopian Fiction: Writing about an Alternate Future (CLASS FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY)

    Sep. 10, 2016

    What does the future hold? Where will we find ourselves in twenty years if we do not address issues related to poverty, corrupt politics, or law?

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  • Sunday Drop-In Tutoring

    Sep. 11, 2016

    Get free homework help during our drop-in hours.

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  • Writing and Publishing Apprentices

    Sep. 12, 2016

    Writing and Publishing Apprentices brings together students and writing professionals for a semester-long workshop designed to guide whatever creative writing project you have in mind.

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  • Dystopian Fiction: Writing about an Alternate Future (CLASS FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY)

    Sep. 17, 2016

    What does the future hold? Where will we find ourselves in twenty years if we do not address issues related to poverty, corrupt politics, or law?

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