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Dos Oportunidades de Voluntariado
¿Hablas español? ¿Te interesa el voluntariado con 826DC? Tenemos dos oportunidades de voluntariado: PROYECTO UNO Fechas del proyecto: lunes: 28 de enero, 11 de febrero, fiesta de lanzamiento, 25 de enero Horario de clases: 9:10am-10:25am, 10:30am-11:45am, 11:50am-1:05pm 826DC se está asociando con estudiantes de quinto gradeo en la Escuela Primaria Bruce-Monroe en Park View durante su unidad de defensa, argumentos, y problemas.
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Exploring Editorial Writing at 826DC
Earlier this school year, 826DC After-School Writing Lab students worked alongside retired National Geographic Magazine Production Specialist Greg Luce on a five-week editorial writing project, inspired by the iconic magazine!
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We’re Hiring: Special Projects Associate
Join our growing team! 826DC seeks a thoughtful, visionary youth development professional to serve as our Special Projects Associate (SPA) to help support our grant-funded programming initiatives in 2019. This individual will be tasked with leading the expansion of 826DC’s visiting authors program, working with the Executive Director and Programs staff to purchase and distribute relevant literature across programs, supporting the design and execution of 826DC’s two-week summer writing workshop, working with the In-School Programs Manager to develop relevant in-school writing workshops, and completing other duties as assigned within the scope of special projects.
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826DC’s Executive Director on The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On January 3rd, 2019, 826DC Executive Director Zachary Clark was a guest on The Kojo Nnamdi Show! Zachary joined show host Kojo Nnamdi, Washington City Paper Fiction Contest judge Tayla Burney, winner Danielle Stonehirsch, and Studio Pause Director Sushmita Mazumdar for a segment about writing fiction here in Washington, DC.
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Giving November 2018
You don’t have to wait until #GivingTuesday to make a difference! We’re excited to share that all gifts made this #GivingNovember will be matched—up to $15,000—by our generous Board of Directors.
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826DC’s Michelle Obama Surprise Featured on WUSA9
Michelle Obama surprised some lucky 826DC students with the opportunity to join her at her #IAmBecoming book tour stop here in Washington, DC! We’re incredibly grateful to Mrs. Obama and to the wonderful Reach Higher team for making this possible for our students.
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Writing with Generation Hope
Families from Generation Hope, a DC nonprofit dedicated to setting up teen parents and their children for success, gathered in our writing center just before Halloween to explore self-reflective writing in a comfortable space.
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Community Partner Spotlight: GW SMARTDC
For nearly ten years, 826DC has partnered with Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service at The George Washington University to provide students at the university with opportunities to work in the community, gaining skills and experiences that will serve them in the future.
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Trivia for Cheaters 2018
Last night, cheating was a good thing. Journalists, industry leaders, public servants, and community members joined us for our annual Trivia for Cheaters fundraiser, a pub-style trivia game where players “buy” cheats by donating to 826DC.
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We’re Hiring: Publication Programs Manager
We want you to join our growing team! 826DC seeks a visionary youth development professional to serve as our Publications Programs Manager (PPM) and help to thoughtfully shape the next chapter of our programming.
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