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.

Heidi Cards

Designer Heidi Meredith has lent her fabulous talents to the creation of these beautiful stationery cards. Printed in brilliant color on card stock, these adorable designs of snuggling wombats, lounging hedgehogs, and charming birdies are assured to wow your recipient almost as much as the sentimental notes written inside. Still not convinced? We have brainstormed 5 uses for potential stationery-buyers to contemplate:

1. Showing off your incredible taste to friends
2. Thank you notes, or thank you-back notes (you know, when someone sends you that amazing, heartfelt thank you note and you want to thank them for how heartfelt and amazing it was…)
3. Challenging a nemesis to a duel
4. When preprinted Hallmark cards don't actually describe your true feelings
5. Meaningful, uncorny birthday cards*

*We cannot be held responsible for your corniness.

ON SALE! A set of six cards, which includes two cards of each design and matching envelopes, can be yours for $6.00 plus shipping and handling.

$6
plus shipping