Paddlestar Galactica, the ping-pong tournament event supporting 826DC’s programs, returns on Saturday, April 27th, 1 PM to 4 PM at SPIN DC! Learn more and sign up here.
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Writing education is a community effort

826DC’s interns, team members, donors, volunteers, and community advocates all work together to make high-quality writing experiences accessible to every DC student.

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Help young people forge a relationship with writing

In addition to our full-time staff, 826DC relies on talented volunteers and interns to make our work possible. If you’re passionate about writing education, we want to hear from you.

Support 826DC

Invest in 826DC’s mission

Individual donors help keep our lights on and our pages turning. Consider a gift of any amount to help us inspire young people to write.

826DC Ambassadors

Spread the word

Even if you don’t have time to volunteer, you can advocate for 826DC by joining our ambassador program. Ambassadors are some of the first people we email when we need help promoting an event, fundraiser, or special project. It’s a low-pressure, low-commitment way to support 826DC from anywhere.