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2024 Story Soiree Honorees
826DC is delighted to share our 2024 Story Soiree Honorees! These three people have had a particularly profound impact on young local writers.
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826DC’s Story Soiree: Writing the Future
You’re invited! 826DC’s annual gala, the Story Soiree, will take place at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on Tuesday, September 24th, from 6PM to 8PM.
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826DC Names Robyn Lingo Executive Director
826DC is delighted to announce Robyn Lingo as the organization’s new Executive Director! Following an extensive national search led by Good Insight, Lingo will begin her new role on August 1st.
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826DC Chosen for 2024 Spur Local Class
Spur Local, formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy, recently announced its 2024 class of critical nonprofit partners. 826DC is one of them!
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Young Writer Showcase
On June 12th, join us downtown at the MLK Library from 4-6 PM to celebrate, support, and hear from young local writers!
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826 Partners with Paramount Pictures
"826 is a beacon of creativity and exploration like no other," says John Krasinski.
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826DC on WUSA9
826DC’s tenth Paddlestar Galactica was featured on WUSA9 this weekend!
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826DC’s Having an Open House
Come check out 826DC at our free, all-ages open house event on Saturday, May 11th, 2024! Drop in anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM.
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Paddlestar Galactica X
Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament supporting 826DC’s youth writing programs, is back for YEAR TEN! This beloved event returns on April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC.
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November Donations: Matched!
It’s #GivingNovember, and 826DC’s board has generously offered to match up to $20K of donations that come in before 11:59 PM on November 30th, 2023!
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