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 1" Pins

Have you ever heard that expression, "big things come in small packages?" Doesn't really make sense, does it? I mean, obviously, big things have to come in even bigger packages. You have to fit said big thing inside the package, throw in some tissue paper and confetti, then wrap the whole thing up. Weird.

Anyways, if you're looking for new ways to display your endless love of 826, try out our new 1" pins. We have four awesome designs: the delicious "breakfast"; the rock and rolling "music"; the wild "jungle"; and the delicate "flower." These tiny pins are perfect for backpacks, suspenders, sweaters, dog leashes, dog sweaters, or anywhere else that needs a little extra flair. Pick out your favorite, or buy the whole set of four!