Daniel O'Brien smiles in sunglasses.

Meet the Staff: Daniel O’Brien

Say hello to Daniel O’Brien, 826DC’s new Store Coordinator! On Saturdays, you’ll find Daniel running our Tivoli’s Astounding Magic Supply Co. storefront.

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826DC at Family Art Day

826DC recently joined up with Washington Improv Theater and Project Create for a storytelling and bookmaking workshop to celebrate Family Art Day.

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#GivingNovember

#GivingNovember is Here

It’s #GivingNovember! Our incredible board is matching up to $30K in donations to 826DC, right now through 11:59 PM on November 30th.

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COVID Policy Rollout August 2021 (updated with vol vaccines)

Introducing 826DC’s COVID-19 Safety Policies

826DC is officially reopening for in-person writing adventures this fall! We’re delighted—and determined to do this right.

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Making Magic with MICA

This spring and summer, 826DC partnered with the famed Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) on three sensational projects.

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826DC is a 2021 BLA Award Finalist

826DC is a finalist for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement‘s 2021 Board Leadership Award!

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We're Hiring

Join the 826DC Team this Summer

826DC is currently hiring a Director of Development, a School Residency Manager, and two summer interns!

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In Memory of Kurt Wimmer

Our dear friend and board member, Kurt Wimmer, cared deeply about young people in this community.

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We’re Hiring a Director of Development

826DC is hiring a Director of Development! We sat down with Areesah Mobley to talk about her time in this role and her advice for applicants.

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826DC on DCTV

Get a peek inside 826DC on this DCTV segment!

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