916 Ink

916 Ink is looking for a dynamic, creative, and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. Please visit us at: https://lnkd.in/gp8XxHj for all the details!

We’re proud to share that 916 Ink was featured on @Fox40News this morning in support of our upcoming?Inkstravaganza event! Our ?Find Your Voice? Program Manager, Angela De Claro, alongside former 916 Ink participant Hayla V., did a fantastic job speaking with Gary Gelfand and Scott Moak about the power of creative writing and amplifying youth voice. A heartfelt thank you to @Fox40 for helping us spotlight the incredible work happening at 916 Ink.?Inkstravaganza?is tomorrow — and we can’t wait to celebrate the creativity and resilience of our young authors. ??????? Purchase your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/grJ_FGMf #916Ink #Inkstravaganza #YouthVoice #CreativeWriting #SacramentoNonprofit #LiteracyMatters #FindYourVoice

?? Epic Giveaways! ?? ?? Above the Noise (Kings) – 2 lower bowl tickets (3/27 Trailblazers @ Kings), 2 Kings T-shirts, & signed Above the Noise by DeMar DeRozan. ?? Book Date Packages – ?? Downtown – Canon East Sac gift card, Capital Books gift card, 2 Celebration Arts tickets (2025). ?? Folsom – Cantina Pedregal gift card, Ruby’s Books gift card, ?2 Celebration Arts tickets. ?? Elk Grove – Brickhouse gift card, Dustbowl Brewing gift card, A Seat at the Table gift card. ?? Writing Prompts & Games – Creative games, metaphor dice, a Moleskin notebook, gel pens & more! ?? Memoir Sampler – Signed books, a Moleskin notebook, Novel Teas, & bookmarks. ?? Art Inspiration – Art books, colored pens, & art dice to spark creativity. ?? Forest Bathing – Journals, markers, nature books, & a Yosemite lunch tote. ?? Teacher’s Resources – Blank notebooks, nature books, & activity guides. ?? The Future is Written – Signed books by Neal Stephenson & Kim Stanley Robinson, themed T-shirt & more. ?? Mr. Eggers from 826 – Signed books, artwork, & Celebration Arts tickets. ?? Best Immediate Past President Ever – Signed books, bookstore gift cards, & a history T-shirt. ?? Wine Lovers – Wine tasting & premium bottles from Heringer & Villa Vallencito. ?? Best Current Board President Ever – 22 signed books by JaNay Brown-Wood, JaNay swag, school visit, & 4 Celebration Arts tickets. ?? A Day at the Railroad Museum – Polar Express mugs, book, train ride vouchers, & 2025 museum visit. ?? A Day at the Zoo – Family experience with zoo admissions, carousel rides, books, plushies & more. ?? Christmas Book Package – Festive books including The Polar Express & The Night Before Christmas. ?? Color Me Mine – Studio credit, art books, gel pens, paints & a sketchbook. ?? Book Wall – Signed books from amazing authors like Sy Montgomery, Dorothy Rice, Lucy Corin & more! ? Don’t miss your chance to win! Make sure you grab some tickets using the link above! ??

?? Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! ? We are beyond grateful to our incredible 916 Ink sponsors for making Inkstravaganza a success! Your support empowers young voices, fuels creativity, and transforms lives through the power of words. Because of you, we continue to amplify stories that matter and inspire the next generation of writers. Thank you for believing in our mission and for making a lasting impact! If you haven't already, purchase your ticket for THIS SATURDAY's Inkstravaganza here: https://lnkd.in/gS5AJgD3 ? @Capital Books Golden 1 Credit Union? @Visions In Education Charter School Teichert? @Supervisor Phil Serna @Supervisor Patrick Kennedy? @Councilmember Caity Maple SMUD? @916 Ink Board of Dreamers

????????Last Friday, our @AmeriCorps Members participated in a Life After AmeriCorps training, where each Member met with a volunteer Community Mentor to review their resume and interview skills. ?Shout-out to our Mentors for providing such a meaningful experience for our Members!? #NationalService #AmeriCorps THANK YOU... Nicholas Miller, Sociology Professor at Sacramento City College Mishae Parker, Founder and CEO of ExperienceM86 Sonia Lindsay, Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education at University of San Francisco, Sacramento Campus Susan Wheeler, Consultant Janay Brown-Wood, Children’s Book Author and Former Professor @janaywoodbrown Olea Jackson-Harris, Founder and Executive Director of @allthingspretty_inc Eric Riviera-Jurado, Attorney Michelle Michael, New York Life Agent @itsmimimcb Ray Harrington: Business Owner @madscientistcreates Josef Gray: Office of Public Safety and Accountability (OPSA) Community Engagement Coordinator #AmeriCorps #NationalService

????????Last Friday, our AmeriCorps Members participated in a Life After AmeriCorps training, where each Member met with a volunteer Community Mentor to review their resume and interview skills. ?Shout-out to our Mentors for providing such a meaningful experience for our Members!? #NationalService #AmeriCorps THANK YOU... Nicholas Miller, Sociology Professor at Sacramento City College Mishae Parker, Founder and CEO of ExperienceM86 Sonia Lindsay, Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education at University of San Francisco, Sacramento Campus Susan Wheeler, Consultant Janay Brown-Wood, Children’s Book Author and Former Professor @janaywoodbrown Olea Jackson-Harris, Founder and Executive Director of @allthingspretty_inc Eric Riviera-Jurado, Attorney Michelle Michael, New York Life Agent @itsmimimcb Ray Harrington: Business Owner @madscientistcreates Josef Gray: Office of Public Safety and Accountability (OPSA) Community Engagement Coordinator #AmeriCorps #NationalService

????We've Been Awarded!! ????Thank you to @californiavolunteers?for supporting our 916 S.T.E.A.M @americorpsnccc?Fellowship program for a third year in a row! This program has proven to be indispensable to our ability to serve as many youth as we do from year to year.? So, of course, this means ?WE'RE HIRING? for 20 AmeriCorps positions! Check out our website for more details: 916ink.org/jobs #CaliforniaVolunteers #AmeriCorps #NationalService #ChooseAmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsWorks #sacramento #sacramentojobs #hiring