News & Events
January 23rd—
We can't say too much just yet about the Clandestine Quest that will take place March 10th in the neighborhood ... other than ... you should be a part of it. We highly recommend, as you glance at your calendar and realize that January has almost already disappeared, to take a look at our Upcoming Events, and plan to be there!
Fri, April 20th
8pm
Save the date for our annual night of dressing up, dancing and drinking delicious beers to raise funds for 826CHI. Details tba.
Sat, March 10th
1pm
Details Soon!
Fri, March 9th
7pm - 9pm
Readings from the special guests at Chicago Zine Fest 2012.
Free and open to the public.
Fri, March 9th
6pm - 7pm
Youth Zine Reading. Part of Chicago Zine Fest.
Free and open to the public.
Mission
826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
With this in mind, we provide drop-in tutoring, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. All of our programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student’s power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.
Mission
826CHI shares its space with the Boring Store, Chicago’s only undercover secret agent supply store. The Boring Store outfits its spy-entele with the latest and greatest in espionagical wares. Visit us in Wicker Park and pick up a fresh grappling hook, carrier pigeon, envelope X-ray spray, hollowed-out can of shaving cream, or weather-resistant notebook. All funds raised through the store go to support 826CHI’s free programming.
Location
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773-772-8108
Programs
By: 2nd Grade Class at Wicker Elementary