Mission Statement

826DC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around our belief 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, field trips, 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.

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Upcoming Events

03.10.2010 - March 2010 Volunteer Orientation

04.22.2010 - April 2010 Volunteer Orientation

05.11.2010 - May 2010 Volunteer Orientation


Next volunteer orientation: Wednesday, March 10, 6:30pm at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library

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The cover of The Way We See It: Complete Coverage of the Nation's Capital From the Inside Out is on sale now! Fiction, poetry, essays, and journalism by students at Cardozo High School offer a unique take on one of the most famous but most misunderstood cities in the world. Purchase your copy of The Way We See It today.


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826DC (formerly Capitol Letters Writing Center) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation based in the District of Columbia. Our tax ID number is 26-2426166. Find out more about how you can help. Or see a list of things we need. Or see a list of our donors.



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Color Me Badd-minton…Tournament a Success

On Saturday, September 12, volunteers and racquet sport enthusiasts gathered at Kalorama Park for the first annual CLWC Badminton Classic. Even with the rather windy conditions, the seven teams battled it out, and the Doozers and the More Magnificents made it to the championship round.

Despite an impressive rally by the Doozers who managed to maintain game point for 5 points, the More Magnificents proved that they were in fact, more magnificent, and won the match. The More Magnificents, featuring CLWC Board Chair Holly Jones and CLWC friend Matt Scholtes, took home the coveted chicken trophy, although all Badminton Classic participants were presented with ribbons to commemorate their participation.

Trophies were also awarded to teams for best uniform (Pretty in Polyester taking this first prize) and for best team name (first prize going to Color Me Badd-minton). The tournament came to a close after a bittersweet goodbye to CLWC’s summer intern, Maria Fortino, who is returning to Stanford this fall. We will miss her greatly.

Capitol Letters is grateful to all who came out on Saturday to share in such a wonderful opportunity celebrate the spirit of volunteering. If you were not able to join us and would like to show your support for CLWC, you can still make a donation to your favorite team at http://clwcbadminton.blogspot.com/2009/08/support-your-team.html.

The More Magnificents
The More Magnificents: CLWC Board Chair Holly Jones and CLWC friend Matt Scholtes

Pretty in Polyester
Pretty in Polyester: Lee Vanderwerff and Megan Hulland

Posted on Thursday September 17, 2009 by William B



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