Latest News

Unusual Awards for Extraordinary Volunteers - by Ellen Fee, Program & Volunteer Coordinator

April is National Volunteer Month, and to celebrate, 826 MSP is sending some long-distance love to 18 of our amazing volunteers with these totally original—and sometimes very specific—volunteer awards.

March News: 826 MSP Goes Virtual!

It’s #agoodtimetowrite! Check out our March newsletter for updates on new digital programming.

So Much More than Pen to Paper - by Jeannine Erickson, Writers' Room Coordinator

Hear from Jeannine and South student, Jacob, on the power of a writing space created for students by students.

826 MSP'S Programs Temporarily Closed

“Hope is with the sun, the sky, the sunshine, the book...”

-From “Hope is the Thing” by Warda, 826 MSP young author

When I feel lost, as I’m sure many of us are feeling right now, I turn to words. Today, I turned to the words of Warda, and was reminded that even in these uncertain times, hope is the thing. Please read the updates below on how our organization is responding to the COVID 19 pandemic, and where we are finding our hope at this moment.

Trivia for Cheaters 2020 to be Postponed

Our organization has decided to postpone our annual Trivia for Cheaters tournament set for today, March 12. This was not an easy decision for us, but feels necessary given the escalating COVID 19 pandemic.