MAY 7, 2026 | 6:30-9 PM
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.
826LA envisions a Los Angeles where every child has access to QUALITY WRITING EDUCATION and is empowered to express themselves creatively through writing. We envision a Los Angeles where every teacher is supported in their writing-based educational objectives. Our programs are shaped by a simple belief: One-on-one attention can spark big leaps in learning, and strong writing skills open doors to bright futures.
All 826LA programming is FREE OF CHARGE, delivered at our WRITING LABS in Mar Vista and Echo Park; in WRITERS’ ROOMS at Manual Arts High School, Roosevelt High School, and Venice High School; and, through more than 100 partnerships, with local schools, libraries, and community institutions across Los Angeles.
SPEND JUST ONE HOUR inside an 826LA space, and you’ll see it: rooms filled with warmth and buzzing with imagination, shelves where student publications sit proudly beside beloved authors, volunteers laughing with students about dragons, dreams, and the occasional time-travel paradox.
826LA IS A “THIRD SPACE.” Not home. Not school. A place where stories spark confidence grows, and students can bring both their humor and their hopes into the light.
826LA offers a unique opportunity for corporate partners to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while gaining visibility among a passionate and engaged audience.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
COMMUNITY IMPACT: Empower youth from underserved communities to express themselves through writing.
BRAND VISIBILITY: Logo placement, event recognition, and more at one of Los Angeles’ premier nonprofit galas.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: Opportunities for your team to connect with our mission through volunteering or event participation. Your support ensures that the next generation of storytellers can dream big and achieve even more.
SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW
As a guiding light sponsor, you help students navigate the moments that determine their future— supporting our InSchools programs, Writers’ Rooms, and College Access initiatives that provide personal essay help, application guidance, and career experiences via internships.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
16 tickets with preferred seating to Changing the Story
Special placement of logos throughout the event
On-stage acknowledgment during the event by our emcee or leadership
Front cover positioning in our Tribute Journal
Logo or donor name on all College Access collateral on event day
Recognition in exclusive online communications to an audience of 15,000 subscribers
Acknowledgment in our annual report and on our website
$30,000 - SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR
Spotlight Sponsors help amplify student stories through our podcast, where young writers share their work alongside interviews and readings by notable artists and performers. Your support ensures these stories reach broader audiences with strength and clarity.
Benefits Include:
12 tickets with preferred seating to Changing the Story
On-stage acknowledgment during the event by our emcee or leadership
Full page positioning in our Tribute Journal
Recognition in exclusive online communications to an audience of 15,000 subscribers
Logo printed on the student publication
Logo placement in an 826LA book publication with thank-you credits
Acknowledgment in our annual report and on our website
$25,000 - BRIGHT PAGES SPONSOR
Support the creation of our Young Authors’ Book Projects— collaborative, large-scale publications produced each year by students and volunteers. Your sponsorship helps bring these books to life and places young people’s ideas into the hands of their community.
Benefits Include:
10 tickets with preferred seating to Changing the Story
On-stage acknowledgment during the event by our emcee or leadership
Full-page placement in our Tribute Journal
Recognition in exclusive online communications to an audience of 15,000 subscribers
Acknowledgement in our annual report and on our website
Logo printed on the student publication
Logo placement in an 826LA book publication with thank-you credits
Creative Catalyst Sponsors help sustain the Writing Labs where imagination grows, stories develop, and students receive one-on-one support. Your contribution keeps these spaces bright, welcoming, and equipped for meaningful learning.
Benefits Include:
8 tickets to Changing the Story
Full-page placement in our Tribute Journal
Recognition in exclusive online communications to an audience of 15,000 subscribers
Acknowledgement in our annual report and on our website
Logo placement in an 826LA book publication with thank-you credits
Special placement of logos throughout the event
Cornerstone Sponsors provide essential support that sustains 826LA’s free, high-quality writing programs across Los Angeles. This flexible funding helps ensure that students continue to receive individualized attention, access to creative spaces, and the resources that they need to develop confidence and clarity through writing.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
6 tickets to Changing the Story
Half-page placement in our Tribute Journal
Recognition in exclusive online communications to an audience of 15,000 subscribers
Acknowledgement in our annual report and on our website
Special placement of logos throughout the event
Social media and newsletter spotlight
Opportunity for a small group visit or behind-the-scenes program experience
Emerging Voices Sponsors empower thousands of elementary and middle school students to experience the joy of publishing their first book through the Field Trips program. Students complete a full story, receive individualized support, and leave as proud, published authors.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
4 tickets to Changing the Story
Half-page placement in our Tribute Journal
Annual report acknowledgement
Social media and newsletter spotlight
Every gift helps bring student stories into the light—brightening futures and strengthening communities through the power of writing.
