Bright Future, Bold Voices, Big Goals

San Francisco youth need resources like 826 Valencia.

We are 95% of the way to our $25M goal to ensure our long term growth and sustainability. Your gift by June 30 ensures that 826 Valencia can weather challenging times and support the young people who are creating a bright, bold, creative future for our city. Join us!

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With your support, we can raise the final $1 million we need to ensure our sustainability, no matter what lies ahead.

Three years ago, we launched a bold campaign to raise $25 million to support our growth, ensure our sustainability, and support our students as they lead the way on every page and every stage.

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Stand with our students, get fun perks!

Our most generous supporters to this campaign will have their names displayed on the Bookaneers Wall at our iconic Pirate Supply Store. Come for the scurvy prevention, stay to show off your support for 826!

$50,000
Your name on the spine of a book

$1,000
Your name on the scroll

$500
Your initials on the scroll

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Donate by June 30 for a chance to win!

Every gift of $20 or more received by June 30 will be automatically entered into a raffle to win:

  • A $300-level membership to City Arts & Lectures
  • Two festival badges for Noise Pop 2027
  • Two tickets to OH, MARY! At the Curran Theater on Thursday, October 15
  • Two tickets to the Golden State Valkyries
  • Four Red Passes for the Roxie Theater, redeemable at the box office for most screenings
  • A two-hour cabana rental at SPARK Social SF and one round of mini golf at Stagecoach Greens
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External Certifications

We have received the Platinum Seal of Transparency on Candid and a 4/4 Star Rating on Charity Navigator.