826 tutors and provides workshops on writing and creative expression for 6-18 year old kids. It was established in SF in 2002 by renown writer Dave Eggers and educator Ninive Calegari. Because the building where the classes took place (826) was zoned commercial, they set up a storefront selling pirate goods as a way to keep the doors open. Other chapters in NY and LA have the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., and Echo Park Time Travel Mart. Recently they worked with Office in SF to develop nearly 50 new products. Argh!
