Before Javier Zamora spoke with Dave Eggers and a packed house of 826LA supporters, volunteers, and students on October 26—before the champagne toast celebrating the 10th anniversary of the organization’s Mar Vista location—he sat down at a table in the … Read more
From July 11-15, four sets of campers grades 2-6 attended 826LA’s 2022 Write On! Summer Camp. Campers participated in free creative writing activities, mental health writing workshops, and customary camp adventures—like gathering around a “campfire” and snacking on s’mores. … Read more
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. Jaylyn H. is a Venice High School alumnus who looked to 826LA for college access support. … Read more
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. Matt Conway is a long-time volunteer in our Mar Vista Tutoring program as well as a … 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
