Welcome 826 Valencia

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills.

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826 News
09.19.2018

Our 826 family is growing: meet our new staff!

King Carl is making new friends—read on to learn who they are.

826 News
09.11.2018

Personal Statement Weekend is coming soon

Our 10th annual Personal Statement Weekend is coming up! Read on to learn how to register if you're a student or a tutor.

826 News
08.21.2018

Meet our 2018 scholarship winners!

We're so excited to introduce you to the 2018 scholarship winners! Meet the amazing 826 Valencia alums who will soon embark on their college journeys. Congratulations!

826 News
08.20.2018

Another amazing Young Authors’ Workshop in the books

It's a wrap for another great YAW, and our intern Kathy Nim was there to document it all!

826 News
08.17.2018

Meet Dan Doherty, our summer Volunteer of the Month

Summer is almost gone, but this volunteer is here to stay! Meet Dan Doherty, our summer Volunteer of the Month.

826 News
08.08.2018

Kicking off another school year together

We're so excited to start another school year with you—our amazing volunteer community!

826 News
08.02.2018

A day in the life of an 826 Valencia intern

Have you ever wondered what working at 826 feels like? Our intern Marc Osborn put into words—and it's beautiful!

826 News
05.25.2018

Apply for a fall internship today!

Applications for fall internships are now open! Join our team and learn all the ins and outs of an educational nonprofit.

826 News
05.15.2018

Take The Pledge!

We can't wait to see you again in the fall! Take The Pledge and promise to come back. Our students say: THANK YOU!

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Volunteers make our work possible! There are a bunch of ways to help out. Learn more and get involved.

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Our programs are funded almost entirely by donations from people like you. Support 826 Valencia today.

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Learn about our Programs

826 Valencia Programs
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After-School Programs

There’s a lot going on at our centers after school, from homework help to creative writing prompts.

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Field Trips to 826

Teachers, bring your classes to 826 Valencia for a day of high-energy storytelling fun.

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In-School Programs

We bring volunteer tutors into schools to provide individualized support with writing projects.

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Workshops

These writing classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends and are open to all students, ages 8 to 18.

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College & Career Readiness

Scholarships, personal statement support, and youth leadership opportunities to help students prepare for their future.

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Summer at 826

The learning doesn’t stop in the summertime at 826 Valencia.

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Student Voices

I Am From My Family
By: Andrea A., age 12
My mom was born in Guatemala and my dad was born in Honduras. My sister and I were born here, in San Francisco. I have four family members in total, not includi…
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If Kids Could Vote
By: Zara R., age 8
If kids could vote for presidents, I would want to vote. There are three presidents to vote for: Nose Picker, Pencil Chewer, and Lice Spreader. I would want to …
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DREAMers won’t give up
By: Carlos G., age 18
Trump’s election has led to an uncertain, difficult time for immigrants. Although consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is being kept i…
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