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About 826michigan

826michigan is a non-profit tutoring lab and writing center for students between the ages of six and eighteen. All of our programs are totally free and are offered with the intent of inspiring students to write. Our commitment to this value springs from the belief that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

826michigan is one of eight chapters of 826 National, a non-profit organization that saw its beginnings at 826 Valencia in San Francisco. Cofounded by teacher Ninive Caligari and authoreditor Dave Eggers in 2002, the aim was to start a nonprofit organization that focused on mentoring kids in creative writing. In 2005, 826michigan joined the ranks of 826 Valencia, 826LA, 826NYC, 826 Seattle, 826 Chicago, and 826 Boston in pursuing this aim. As of 2009, the newest chapter—826 DC— was added to the national lineup.