826 Valencia & The Pirate Store 050

Cleverly disquised as a pirate supply store (what kid could resist?) 826 Valencia is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages six to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

Its services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

With this in mind, 826 Valencia provides afterschool tutoring, afterschool workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications.

The pirate storefront offers actual booty - lard (apparently a pirate staple), eye patches, glass eyes, and more. Sales support the writing center.