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Storytelling & Bookmaking Corporate Team Building
Each team member will emerge from the two-hour workshop with an original and professionally illustrated short story, printed on-site by 826DC.
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Sponsor a Haiku
Feeling the winter blues? 826DC recommends a healthy dose of poetry to get you through it. When you make a gift of $100 or more this January, we’ll commission a one-of-a-kind haiku as thanks for your generosity.
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A Letter From Kalimah
Dear 826DC, Hi, my name is Kalimah, and I’m 12 years old. I have been attending evening and weekend workshops at 826DC since March of this year. I learn about different types of creative writing every time I visit: comics, odes, poems, books, short stories, scientific papers, and many others.
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The Kimsey Foundation Extends #GivingTuesday Match
WOW. Friends: our gratitude overflows for your support of this campaign. Last night, with two weeks left to go until the official #GivingTuesday, we reached our initial goal thanks to your extreme generosity.
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Amy & Peter Pastan Support #GivingTuesday
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of #GivingTuesday? Now entering its fifth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that connects individuals to causes that matter.
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(Finally) Introducing Our Fall Interns
We’re excited to introduce our fall interns that showcase their hard work and dedication to the 826DC mission everyday! From programming and publishing to communication and development, they really help us do it all.
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A Series of Spectacular Halloween Events
From paranormal-inspired poetry, to (not too) scary stories, to in-house card tricks, we’ve got your Halloween season covered. Make sure to stop by our store this month for a range of family friendly and adults only events that are sure to get you in the right spirit, plus a SALE ON COSTUMES!
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Storefront Roundtable
We’re assembling a group of writers, designers, and general magic-makers to think about the ways we can improve 826DC’s storefront (Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Company), starting with our volunteer-created products and the visitor experience.
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After-School Tutoring Opens Registration
Registration is open to DC-based students ages 6 to 18. Priority enrollment is given to students whose families qualify for free-or-reduced meal plans and/or identify as English Language Learners.
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We’ve Been Challenged by The Cafritz Foundation!
We’ve been challenged by our July Community Partner of the Month! 826DC is so grateful to receive the continued support of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Many thanks to the Foundation for all it does for the arts community in the District.
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