826 NATIONAL INC
EIN 26-3217538 · Educational Services (B90)
What they do
826 is The Largest Youth Writing Network In The Country. 826 National Serves As The Hub of The Movement to Amplify Student Voices and Champions The Belief That Strong Writing Skills Are Essential for Lifelong Success. Founded In 2002, The 826 Network Now Serves More Than 900,000 Students Annually Ages 6-18 In Under-resourced Communities Each Year Through Nine Chapters In Twelve US Cities and Via 826 Digital, A Free Online Platform Serving Educators Through Lesson Plans, Student Writing, and Resources, Designed to Help Teach and Ignite A Love of Writing. In Addition, There Are More Than Fifty 826-inspired Organizations Across The Globe. Collectively, We Work Toward A Country In Which The Power and The Joy of Writing is Accessible to Every Student In Every Classroom. We Believe Writing is The Key to Cultivating A New Generation of Creative and Diverse Thinkers Who Will Define A Better, Brighter, and More Compassionate Future.
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ContactAbbey Hayward-FogtChief of Staff
In care of% NINIVE CALEGARI
Mailing address44 GOUGH ST STE 206, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-5423
Main phone(415) 864-2098 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- June 2012
- County
- City and County of San Francisco
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