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Yelp Foundation awards 826 Valencia a $100,000 grant
The folks at Yelp not only aggregate people’s opinions on local businesses, but they also support nonprofits through the Yelp Foundation.
826 in Oprah’s O Magazine, Holiday Edition
Oprah’s O Magazine has featured 826 National in a piece called “Volunteering Opportunities–New Ways to Do Good” in its 2013 holiday edition. “Help kids…
Our November Teacher of the Month: Laurie Baker-Flynn
We are ecstatic to announce that Laurie Baker-Flynn, an inspirational kindergarten teacher at Alvarado Elementary School is our November Teacher of the Month! Ms.
Volunteer of the Month: Carolyn Schultz
When Carolyn Schultz began After-school tutoring at 826 she quickly mastered the art of finding a fellow tutor who could help students with math homework. Carolyn zoomed in…
826 releases its pyscho apple tree quarterly during LitCrawl
Illustration by Gene Luen Yang What does a psycho apple tree have to do with 826 Valencia? It’s the cover of our latest 826…
Thank you for a successful Personal Statement Weekend!
photo credit: Seth Golub Ah, fall is in the air, and at 826 Valencia, that means it’s college application season! Each year, we host…
Get to know an intellectual volunteer: Tim R.
Illustration by Tim R. himself Tim, who gives his time to 826 through design, tutoring, Ikea runs, and so much more, spends so much…
826 Valencia’s summer 100 Club
On September 20, 2013, 826 Valencia held our latest 100 Club party, celebrating volunteers who contributed significant amounts of time to the organization. Volunteers, interns,…
Everyone has an embarrassing diary
Join us on November 3 for the San Francisco premiere of Mortified Nation, a fundraiser to benefit 826 Valencia, featuring a Q&A with…