826 Valencia

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by author Dave Eggers and educator Ninive Calegari. The organization is dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills, providing assistance to students aged six to eighteen and helping teachers inspire their students to write. Recognizing the fundamental importance of strong writing skills for future success, 826 Valencia focuses on facilitating one-on-one interactions between trained tutors and students, enabling great leaps in learning. Based in the United States, the organization operates with the understanding that nurturing writing skills is essential for the holistic development of students.