826 National is a family of eight nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing.

Our mission is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

Each chapter offers drop-in tutoring, field trips, workshops, and in-schools programs — all free of charge — for children, classes, and schools with particular interests or particular needs.

826 is especially committed to supporting teachers, offering services and resources for English language learners, and publishing student work. All locations offer unique retail experiences as well.

826 National
826 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-642-5905 x 204
415-642-5914 fax
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All proceeds from 826 National's online store are used to support 826's numerous writing programs for students in Ann Arbor, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Thank you for your support and for joining in our work.

826 National Tote Bag

You have A LOT to carry. We've seen you lugging groceries back from the store in those flimsy paper bags, and don't even get us started about that mountain of books you had to return to the library yesterday. (How many days overdue were those, by the way?)

Carry anything from watermelons to War and Peace in our brand new 826 National tote bags, which feature sturdy-yet-comfy handles and a soft-to-the-touch cotton exterior.

$16
plus shipping