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  • Personal Statement Weekend at Mission High

    A glorious two-day event open to all San Francisco high school seniors to receive personalized, one-on-one tutoring on polishing their college entrance essays.
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  • October Teacher of the Month: Ms. Viridiana Sanchez

    One parent describes as her as a “triple threat” educator: energetic and astounding in the classroom, responsive and communicative with parents, and attentive to her students’ emotional needs.
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  • Vote for 826 Valencia as San Francisco’s favorite charity!

    Voting is open through November 7th. Thanks for your support!
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  • A benefit dance for 826 Valencia’s Tenderloin expansion & programs

    Put on your finest duds and join us for an evening of ice-cold drinks, scintillating company, and a stellar 15-piece soul band, plus more surprises to come!
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  • City Arts & Lectures series line-up announced

    Proceeds benefit 826 Valencia's scholarship program. Get your tickets now!
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  • Volunteers of the Month: The Dynamic Duo!

    Koshi is popular among students for his artistic abilities, frequently drawing alongside the students to help them develop the characters and plot twists that populate their narratives.
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  • Litcrawl at 826 Valencia

    Oct. 18, 2014

    Join us to celebrate the launch of the 826 Quarterly, Issue 20!

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  • On Arts: David Edelstein and Steven Winn

    Oct. 22, 2014

    Proceeds benefit the 826 Valencia Scholarship program.

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  • On Arts: Jeffrey Toobin and Adam Savage

    Oct. 23, 2014

    Proceeds benefit the 826 Valencia Scholarship program.

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  • On Arts: Marilynne Robinson

    Nov. 4, 2014

    Proceeds benefit the 826 Valencia Scholarship program.

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  • Voice of Witness Book Release

    Nov. 14, 2014

    Book Release event for Voice of Witness / McSweeney's Books

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  • On Arts: Miranda July

    Jan. 20, 2015

    Proceeds benefit the 826 Valencia Scholarship program.

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  • On Arts: Daniel Handler and Michael Chabon

    Feb. 10, 2015

    Proceeds benefit the 826 Valencia Scholarship program.

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