Putting the Constitution in Every 8th Grader's Hands
The 917 Society is a nonpartisan civic education nonprofit. Every year, our volunteers personally deliver free pocket Constitutions to 8th-grade classrooms across all 50 states — at no cost to teachers, schools, or students. Ever.
Over 1,000,000 Pocket Constitutions Distributed * All 50 States Reached * Served 3,000+ School Districts Served * Focused on 8th Grade Civic Education * Founded 2014
Why We Exist
On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine delegates signed the document that became the foundation of American democracy. Today, most students graduate without ever reading it. The 917 Society was founded to change that.
Every year, our volunteers personally distribute free pocket Constitutions to8th-grade classrooms in all 50 states, ensuring students receive the actual document at the perfect time. It’s not just a summary or a worksheet; it's the Constitution itself.
As we celebrate the successful completion of our mission during the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026, its significance has never been more profound.
Who We Are
The 917 Society was founded in 2014 by Joni Bryan with a simple but powerful belief: every American student deserves to hold the Constitution in their hands.
We are a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of volunteers who are passionate about civic literacy and the preservation of constitutional rights. We don't mail books. We don't drop off boxes. Our volunteers personally deliver free pocket Constitutions directly to 8th-grade classrooms — because we believe this document deserves to be delivered with intention.
September 17 is Constitution Day. It's our day. And in 2026, as America celebrated its 250th anniversary, we've put the Constitution in more hands than ever before. Click here to see what our Volunteers did for the 2026 Mission Year!
Free Pocket Constitutions for Your Classroom. Completely Free. No Obligations
Every 8th-grade teacher in America can request free copies of the 250th Anniversary Edition pocket Constitution for their entire class — delivered personally by a 917 Society volunteer at no charge to you or your school.
This is the perfect resource for your Constitution Day unit, your civics curriculum, and your America 250 lessons. Supplies are limited — request yours before they run out.
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Free for every student in your class
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The 250th Anniversary Edition, "Celebrating the Constitution and U.S. Citizenship"
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Hand delivered by a 917 Society volunteer
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Available to public, private, homeschool and charter schools in all 50 states
You Make This Possible
Every pocket Constitution in a student's hands started with a donor who believed in this mission — and a volunteer who showed up to deliver it.
The 917 Society runs entirely on the generosity of people like you. There are no government grants. No corporate sponsors. Just Americans who believe the next generation deserves to know the document that defines their rights.
Donors
Your gift goes directly to printing and distributing the pocket Constitution to students who would not otherwise receive one.
$10 puts the Constitution in 10 students' hands
$25 equips an entire classroom
$100 reaches 100 students across multiple schools
$500 serves a full school district
Your donation also funds our volunteer network — the dedicated Americans who hand-deliver these Constitutions directly to schools across all 50 states.
Constitution Day 2027 Is September 17
As we look ahead, now is an opportune moment to begin the preparations for Constitution Day 2027.
We are delighted to offer copies of the Constitution to 8th graders nationwide. However, due to limited supplies, we encourage teachers to act without delay and request their free classroom copies today. By doing so, we can ensure that all students have access to this vital document, enabling them to engage with its content and appreciate its significance in society.
Our Constitution. Our Country. Our Future.
All 50 states served * Reached into over 3,000 school districts * Served thousands of schools * Several million Constitutions distributed to 8th grade students
