Kate was born upstate in Troy, NY and spent most of her life around the Capital Region.  After getting her B.A. in Philosophy from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2012, she moved…

Dorothy was born & raised in Wilmington, DE, graduated from Barnard College & Boston Univ. Law School.  She practiced law in New Hampshire & Boston, MA from 1977 to 2014…

When I was contemplating “retiring” from the Montessori school in rural CT where I’d worked for twenty-five years, I knew I would still want to be involved in teaching, especially…

Another month, another batch of 20-hour volunteers! A huge thank you goes out to those of you who have made such a significant commitment to our work and our students. The investment…

1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I first learned about 826NYC through a friend and former 826 volunteer. I told her I was…

1. How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I first learned about 826NYC by chance through a volunteer I met at a…

“Writing takes time, and with help you can make it better” – Adelis S., High School of Fashion Industries student and Personal Statement Weekend participant. The link between strong writing…

Another year of programming is underway here at 826NYC, and we wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteers who have already exceeded 20 hours working with…

How did you first get involved with 826NYC and why did you decide to volunteer? I heard about it at AHRC (an organization committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the five…

During 826NYC’s 2016 Personal Statement Weekend, tutors will help high school seniors at Bronx Leadership Academy II and the High School of Fashion Industries write, revise, and polish their college…