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Welcome, 826DC Summer Interns!
Now that we’ve officially made it to summer, we wanted to take a moment to introduce our Summer 2018 interns. This year, we’ve invited nine individuals from all over the country to help make a difference here at 826DC and to learn about all the work that goes into making 826DC’s programs successful.
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We’re Hiring Service Members!
We’re seeking two creative, experienced, dynamic, and highly organized AmeriCorps VISTA service members who will support the development and growth of our various programs as our next Volunteer Engagement Specialist and Development Systems Specialist.
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Spit Fire Release Celebration
826DC had a fabulous time at the 2018 Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) release party, the first of our three-date book tour. Our gracious hosts at the new Wharf location of Politics & Prose welcomed students from the SEED School of Washington and their guests for a night of social justice poetry.
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Spit Fire Book Tour
We’re embarking on our first ever book tour to celebrate the latest Young Authors’ Book Project! Join us for one of three FREE events to hear exclusive readings from “Spit Fire,” a powerful collection of social justice poetry by students from the SEED Public Charter School of Washington, DC.
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826DC Featured on NBC4
“826DC wants young people to love writing instead of fearing it.” –It’s true, we do! Thank you Leon Harris and NBC4 for shining a light on our work during last Friday’s edition of Harris’ Heroes.
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Help us raise $20,000 by June 30
826DC started small: from our origins as Capitol Letters Writing Center, serving just 137 students in the first year through in-classroom programming, to becoming an official chapter of the 826 network.
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We’re Hiring: Development & Communications Manager
826DC seeks a highly motivated self-starter to join our team as Development and Communications Manager, leading or overseeing social media channels, low- to mid-level giving campaigns, earned income revenue programs, and some special events.
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Support Young Writers With Your Nats Ticket
Did you know that it’s possible to support our youth writing programs whenever you see the Washington Nationals play ball? Use our special discount code “826DC” all season long to direct a portion of your ticket purchase to our programs.
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Paddlestar Success!
On Sunday, friends of 826DC gathered at Pearl Street Warehouse to witness the annual extravaganza that is Paddlestar Galactica: A Ping-Pong Tournament Benefiting 826DC. Now in its sixth year, the bracket-style tournament attracts over 20 teams of fundraising players and a growing number of local business sponsors.
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Students publish perspectives on empathy and leadership
With support from Cartoon Network, the 826 Network has engaged hundreds of students across the country to write stories that promote kindness, compassion, and empathy as part of Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up campaign.
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