We are grateful to everybody who came out in support of 826 Valencia on the occasion of our first anniversary. We had a blast. The event was hugely successful, and we were thrilled to see so many of you.

Thank you to our student readers:

Hillary Ake
Kevin Feeney
José Guevara
Rachel Miller

A special thanks to the following for their donations:

Alex Tenerio
Beadissimo
Big Mouth Burger
Bruno’s
Bryan Burkhart, Modernhouse Design
Crepes Factory
Dina Pugh, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Erika Campbell, Soma Yoga
Fragrance Tree
Green Apple Books
Home Remedies
Imagiknits
Ira Sandler
Jean Orlebeke, ei ei o
June Jackson
Kiehl’s
Kitchen Sink Magazine
Lagunitas Brewing Company
La Note Restaurant
Lisa Miller, Slightly Golightly
Lonely Planet
Nichole Robbins
Otsu
Panchita’s #3
Quady Winery
Runway Fashion Shows
Safilo Eyewear
Scarlet Sage Herb Co.
Snowday
Spiazzino Cucina Italiana
Tazo Tea
The Balloon Lady
Valencia Farmers Market
Wild Planet

Thank you to the events committee for all of the extra time and effort they put into making our anniversary a success. Lastly, we would also like to thank all of our volunteers for their endless hours and extreme dedication. We couldn’t do this without you.