826michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is helping students in southeast Michigan write better futures, one story at a time. Since 2005 the group has been assisting school-aged students to write confidently and skillfully with the aid of adult volunteers in their communities. Thousands of students in 826michigan’s free programs have enriched the literary landscape with their voices, creativity, and enthusiasm. Its programs provide a creative outlet for students and meaningful volunteer opportunities for community members. In addition, the organization provides drop-in tutoring, field trips, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications.









