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  • By Alexia Vartanian
  • June 4, 2025

826LA

Bold red banner with "826LA" in large white letters, representing a youth-focused literacy and writing organization.

826LA

826LA https://dyd.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2-1024x640.png 1024 640 Alexia Vartanian Alexia Vartanian https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ba539c0255896fe75798bbc7fe52ca1929c2000333c54c7ea2f19109388cf94e?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 4, 2025 July 9, 2025
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826LA is dedicated to unlocking and cultivating the creative power of writing for students ages 6 to 18, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

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1714 W. Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Serving Youth Up to Age 18

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  • At-Risk Youth
  • Unhoused Youth
  • Immigrant Youth
  • LGBTQIA+/Gender Expansive Youth
  • Low-Income Youth
  • Youth With Disabilities
  • English Learners
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www.826la.org

contact@826la.org

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