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This project was completed on Aug 7, 2018
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Matched with Ansley A.
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Public Relations Call
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What we'd like to talk about
We're releasing a book w/ forward by well-established local author about perspectives that counter the negative narrative that is imposed on Chicago. We need help strategizing how to position this.
Additional context
We're hoping to get press coverage beyond Chicago - last year we were featured in The Atlantic. Hoping to brainstorm on positioning this book in the proper context to appeal to a wider audience. TY!
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Molly F.
Director of Development
Our mission
826CHI is a nonprofit youth writing mentorship program and publishing center dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 in their creative and expository writing, and supporting teachers in inspiring their students to write.
We champion the powerful voices of Chicago youth by providing high quality and innovative literacy and arts education, and we amplify their stories through professional publication and showcasing.
We encourage the exploration of endless possibility through the power of writing for students, for teachers, and for communities.
What we do
826CHI provides individualized instruction, field trips, in-school and community-based writing workshops to students aged 6-18 across Chicago that focus on creative and expository writing.
We prioritize Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students, limited-income students, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and trans students, community and neighborhood schools that do not have selective enrollment and have a low number of existing arts partnerships, as well as students and classes with low-proficiency English Language Learners.
We collaborate and partner with teachers to inspire their students to write and believe in and support teachers as writers.
We also partner with other nonprofit organizations, community organizations, and cultural institutions to bring additional opportunities for students to create and publicly celebrate their stories.
Our services are structured around our understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with individualized attention and dedicated mentorship, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
Testimonials
It was so refreshing to hear constructive advice about my org's website, messaging, and language. Ansley shared great advice from his professional and personal vantage points, and it's helped me feel motivated to make some strategic changes.
I had a great conversation with Molly at 826CHI. She was very eager to make an impact in marketing and grow awareness of her organization. I would work with her again!
