In celebration of 826LA’s 15th Anniversary in 2020, we’re bringing you 15 profiles of the people who’ve grown with us and helped us grow. Volunteer Kathryn Pinto has been tutoring students in Echo Park for a decade. She talked with … Read more
Join us for 826LA’s Summer Writers Workshop, an immersive five-day workshop for middle and high school students. Led by accomplished Los Angeles poets, songwriters, screenwriters, and artists, this workshop will focus on the themes of rhythm, resiliency, and remembrance. Throughout the week, students … Read more
“I feel like there is always success from these sessions because I feel like there is always something you can do that helps [the student] do something. Any help is better than no help and it always gets them to … Read more
November 2017 to November 2018 was a time to shine for a group of 16 volunteers who gave 100 or more hours of their individual time to 826LA’s students and programs. This group volunteered a total of 2,636.69 hours across all … Read more
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.15 – Oct.15) celebrates the culture and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in America. To recognize this important month, 826LA interviewed students in our Tuesday and Thursday night tutoring program (TNT). We asked: How does being Hispanic/Latino … Read more
