Wow, that you guys have a lot of harsh comments and incorrect information.
826 is a project started by author Dave Eggers. After publishing a bestselling novel he wanted to use the $$ to give something back to his community, so he started a tutoring center for kids in San Francisco. They could come in after school and get help with writing, both essays and creative stuff.
To add a bit of fun and satisfy the retail zoning they opened a Pirate Supply Store. Kids LOVE it and stop in all the time, which is unlike any other tutoring center I've heard of.
Based on the huge success of the first location -- they attracted hundreds of highly qualified volunteers -- they opened locations around the country. The latest is this time travel mart in my neighborhood, and I'm thrilled to see them here.
826 is a project started by author Dave Eggers. After publishing a bestselling novel he wanted to use the $$ to give something back to his community, so he started a tutoring center for kids in San Francisco. They could come in after school and get help with writing, both essays and creative stuff.
To add a bit of fun and satisfy the retail zoning they opened a Pirate Supply Store. Kids LOVE it and stop in all the time, which is unlike any other tutoring center I've heard of.
Based on the huge success of the first location -- they attracted hundreds of highly qualified volunteers -- they opened locations around the country. The latest is this time travel mart in my neighborhood, and I'm thrilled to see them here.