826michigan is helping students in Southeast Michigan write better futures, one story at a time.
For more than 20 years, 826michigan has provided free, fun, engaging writing and literacy programs to K-12 students in Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor. Our programs inspire young people to write confidently and skillfully with the help of adult volunteers in their communities. We also amplify the important stories our brilliant writers tell through our robust publishing program.
Over 4,500 students participate in our programs each year, enriching the literary landscape with their powerful voices, boundless creativity, and infectious enthusiasm.
Why We Write
At 826michigan, our free programs focus on writing for a few simple reasons: equal access to quality writing education is the best way to give students the tools they need to understand themselves, authentically connect with one another, and access the power within themselves to build a better world.