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Celebrate America's 250th by Inspiring the Next Generation of Citizens

This Constitution Day - September 17, 2026 - our nation marks 250 years of liberty. Join The 917 Society in our historic mission to deliver free pocket Constitutions to 8th graders in all 50 states. Your time, talent or donation will equip young minds with the foundation of our democracy.

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917 Social Media Advocate

Help us spark a national civic movement by sharing weekly educational content and building digital awareness for our America 250 campaign​​​

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Outreach & Engagement Volunteer

Connect directly with schools, educators, and community partners over the phone to coordinate Constitution distributions and confirm orders

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Distribution & Delivery Volunteer

Be the face of The 917 Society by hand-delivering boxes of pocket Constitutions to local 8th-grade classrooms in your community.​

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The 2026 National Student Essay Contest: "What America 250 Means to Me"

In honor of our nation's semiquincentennial, we are inviting 8th graders across the country to share their voices and reflections in our founding document. Encourage the students in your life to write on this year's theme: What America Means to Me." Prizes will be awarded to national winners!

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Submission deadline: October 1, 2026

Submit to: contest@917society.org

2026 Classroom Contest

Teachers, enter your class in the 2026 Classroom Contest for a chance to win one of 25 awards! Submission deadline: October 1, 2026 Send entries to: contest@917society.org

Sponsor a Classroom Today

A gift of just $25 sponsors an  entire classroom, putting a pocket Constitution into the hands of every student. The 917 Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit -- all donations are tax-deductible. Prefer a mobile checkout? Scan the Stripe QR code on your screen to complete a secure, 30-second donation.

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Constitution Week With Us

As we near America's 250th anniversary, Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2026) is set to be the best celebration yet. Get involved in educational workshops, community rallies, school distributions, and flag ceremonies happening nationwide. Be sure to join us for our Constitution Day Celebration on September 17. Keep an eye on your newsletter and our Calendar for details about this event!

Click on the calendar to view our upcoming events and their details. We invite you to visit regularly to stay updated on any changes or new information. Your involvement means a lot to us!

Past Events

We enjoy sharing our previous events with our visitors. Be sure to explore our Past Events section to discover the exciting gatherings we've held to fundraise and celebrate our achievements. You can find them by clicking the filmstrip reel.

The Countdown to Constitution Day is On!

We have only a short time before September 17 to print, pack and ship pocket Constitutions to millions of students. Every volunteer hour and every dollar brings us one step closer to ensuring no 8th grader is left out of the historic milestone. Let's make America's 250th year unforgettable.

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