Since 826 National‘s storefronts are really a cover for their secret identities as not-so-mild-mannered tutoring centres, it seems appropriate that one of them should really run with that theme, and run they do. Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is your one-stop-shop for everything a superhero needs. From grappling hooks to antimatter, from secret identity kits to invisibility powder, this crowded little store will keep crime fighters at the top of their game.
Dave Eggers, who brought us the awe-inspiring organization, 826 National, was awarded a 2008 TED prize for his literacy building work. In this acceptance speech, he talks about what led to the conception of 826 Valencia, similar projects all over the world, and asks the community to join him in supporting public schooling.
Previously on Bunch:
Pirate Supply Outlet
Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair
The Boring Store
Literacy in the Inner City: 826 National
The Storefront at 826 Valencia
When Dave Eggers began a drop in tutoring program for kids aged 8-18, he wanted to place it in the middle of the action. He wanted a lot of walk-by traffic and he wanted it to be in a place that kids wanted to go. The building he lined up was zoned commercial, so how could Eggers put a tutoring centre there? By creating a storefront first. Thus, the Pirate Suppy Store (at 826 Valencia St in San Francisco, California) was born.
Robofontaine 12,000 is trying to grow a moustache. The 12,000 series Robofontaine is one of the robots who oversees the Ann Arbor chapter of 826 National: Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair and he’s joined forces with the Saline fire department and men across the state (many of whom are named Michael) to raise funds for 826michigan in their 3rd annual “Mustache-A-Thon”.
Bunch sends props to the innovative and inspiring non-profit organization, 826 National, which operates what have to be the seven coolest literacy centres this side of the Atlantic.
Over the next couple weeks, Bunch will give you a peek inside each of 826 National’s fabulous locations. Read on for more information about the organization as a whole.
