826LA Blog
Golfing for good gets a cheating twist … and raises more than $40,000!
On Saturday, eighteen four-person golf teams captained by 826LA employees, budding writers, outstanding volunteers, and friendly supporters from across Southern California filled the Arroyo Seco Golf Course clubhouse with a heady buzz. They wanted a shot at a trophy, and they … read more
826LA rolls with CicLAvia at their first “To the Sea” biking event
What could make a Sunday better than a clear sky, bright sun, cool ocean breeze, and fresh lemonade? How about thousands upon thousands of Angelenos and 826LA? There were an estimated 100,000 people participating last month in CicLAvia’s first “To … read more
Volunteer Spotlight #5 for National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to introduce you to some of the folks who make up our tremendous volunteer corps. National Volunteer Week is ending soon, so one more big thanks to all the men and women through Southern … read more
Volunteer Spotlight #4 for National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to introduce you to some of the folks who make up our tremendous volunteer corps. Visit our blog throughout the week to meet more of 826LA’s volunteers! Name: Jordan Rawlins I volunteer for: I … read more
Volunteer Spotlight #3 for National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to introduce you to some of the folks who make up our tremendous volunteer corps. Visit our blog throughout the week to meet more of 826LA’s volunteers! Name: Pamela Mohn I volunteer for: Field … read more
Volunteer Spotlight #2 for National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to introduce you to some of the folks who make up our tremendous volunteer corps. Visit our blog throughout the week to meet more of 826LA’s volunteers! Name: Hope Allen I volunteer for: After-school … read more
Volunteer Spotlight #1 for National Volunteer Week
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to introduce you to some of the folks who make up our tremendous volunteer corps. Visit our blog throughout the week to meet more of 826LA’s volunteers! Name: Tia Stark I volunteer … read more
Partners in Time salon brings wordplay to the end of a workday
This month, members of Partners in Time joined us for a lumpshious salon with two ink-slingers, television writer Cathryn Humphris (Mad Men) and Lesley M. M. Blume, author of Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition. The conversation began with a look inside … read more
Guest Blog: Read Jocelyn Ramírez’s story, from day one at 826LA to college
The author is 826LA’s first Writer-in-Residence. My name is Jocelyn. I am 18. I have been residing in Los Angeles for all of my little life. More specifically, I lived in the Venice/Mar Vista area for more than half of … read more
826LA volunteers entertain with their Indoor Voices
Every once in a while, we give our unbeatable volunteers a way to relax and unwind by holding an event like perennial favorite Indoor Voices. “IV” is a reading series that has showcased the talents of our tutor base since … read more
