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Our Mission
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Each year we work with over 6,000 young writers who roll up their sleeves in the name of self-expression. View some of our favorite works in the Student Writing Gallery.
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Meet Vidrale Franklin, 826 Valencia’s new Executive Director
The staff and board of 826 Valencia are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Vidrale Franklin. Vidrale will take the helm on May 21st and will be our third Executive Director, succeeding Nínive Calegari...
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Luncheon with stars of Portlandia raises $150,000
826 Valencia raises $150K during our spring luncheon with Portlandia stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein!
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Announcing the Leigh Lehman Fund
Dear volunteers, donors, teachers, parents and friends of 826: As you probably know by now, Leigh Lehman has moved on to new opportunities after more than seven years with 826 Valencia—first as Programs Director, then as Development Director, and the last four as Executive Direct...
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Three fun events this month will benefit 826
You're invited! Thanks so much to the fine folks at Liver Elixir, The SF Writers' Grotto, Booksmith, and John Varvatos for thinking of us. Read on for details about two cabarets and one rock-n-roll party.
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826 co-founder Nínive Calegari profiled in the Chronicle
Nínive co-founded 826 Valencia with students and teachers in mind. This article in the Chronicle details her dedication to teachers and working to bring prestige and celebration to the profession. The documentary film, American Teach...
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San Francisco’s best dressed visit 826 Valencia
On Sunday, March 25, 826 Valencia held one of our Adult Writers’ Seminars, this time to discuss the ins-and-outs of fashion writing and the secrets of getting your foot in the door of this traditionally exclusive industry. The mood w...
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