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Thursday, May 22

Make a gift to 826 Boston and send a gift to family and friends

Make a gift to 826 Boston through Stories Worth Sharing—and we’ll give the gift of a student story to your family and friends anywhere in the United States! Student stories […]

Tuesday, May 13

A Recap and Photos from Books for Breakfast, May 7, 2025

It was a beautiful morning in Boston’s Seaport district for readings, remarks, and remembering how valuable our writing programs are for the city. 826 Boston held Books for Breakfast—our [...]

Marjan Kamali and Rachel Barenbaum

Monday, May 12

An evening with author Marjan Kamali and Rachel Barenbaum of Check This Out

Join us for an inspiring evening of conversation with author Marjan Kamali and Check This Out host Rachel Barenbaum for a joint fundraiser to benefit 826 Boston, the youth writing […]

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Thursday, May 1

A Big Win for a Small Race: Half Half Half Half Half Marathon 2025 Recap

On a bright and sunny evening on April 17, more than 160 runners showed up ready to break a light sweat for youth literacy. Now in its eighth year, 826 […]

Wednesday, April 2

826 Boston’s decision to withdraw our application for federal funding

An important update from Executive Director Corey Yarbrough with a vision for 826 Boston’s future without federal funding. You can watch a video from Corey or read his letter below. […]

Tuesday, April 1

826 Boston’s Half Half Half Half Half Marathon is back!

Boston’s greatest, shortest race is back! Join us for 826 Boston’s Half Half Half Half Half Marathon at Jamaica Pond on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Half Half Half Half […]

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