Welcome 826 Valencia

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

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Let’s celebrate the Grand Opening of our Mission Bay Center!
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Navigating Learning Needs: Best Practices (Tutor Training)
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02.05.2019

Get your tickets to the 2019 Bookeaters’ Bash

Save the date for this inspiring benefit event in support of our free writing, tutoring, and publishing programs.

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02.01.2019

2019 scholarship applications are now open!

Our scholarship applications are now open! Check out the requirements and submit yours today.

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01.28.2019

Our January Teacher of the Month is here: Meet Bonnie Makovec

We are delighted to give our first 2019 Teacher of the Month Award to Bonnie Makovec!

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12.10.2018

Nominate a teacher for our Teacher of the Month Award

Nominate a teacher in your life for our Teacher of the Month Award and let them know how special they are!

Get Involved

Volunteer

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

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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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