The Real Impact Made by 826 The Real Impact Made by 826 National on American YouthNational on American Youth

•Operating several branches around the country, 826 National encourages literacy among today’s youth with a variety of tutoring programs, writing workshops, field trips, and other projects. Each year, the group serves more than 31,500 students around the country and impacts nearly 1,000 teachers with the help of about 6,000 volunteers. Surveys indicate that 100 percent of teachers who engaged 826 National during in-school projects said that the opportunity motivated and challenged students. Teachers also unanimously agree that the organization offers important tools and resources for them in the classroom. All teachers who took students on an 826 National field trip likewise agreed that the opportunity was a unique and valuable learning tool.

•In a survey conducted two years ago, 98 percent of parents said that participating in 826 National after-school tutoring improved their children’s grades. During the same period, 96 percent of students who participated in a year of after-school tutoring reported increased confidence in their academic abilities. More than 85 percent of students who participated in a special 826 National project affirmed that the initiative increased their writing ability. To learn more about how 826 National can benefit students and schools, visit www.826national.org.