Pocket Constitutions
Our organization is made up of people who care about our country. Our mission is to provide a lasting, durable pocket Constitution for every 8th grader in the United States free of charge in honor of September 17th - Constitution Day.
Our volunteers sign up to distribute to schools or obtain our pocket Constitutions to distribute through community events and parades, other grade levels such as high school or college, civic groups and clubs and even by personal distribution.
If you are interested in joining our mission by distributing our pocket Constitutions, you can do that by clicking here.
33,176 Schools -- 11,000 Private Schools -- 3,885,099 Eighth Grades -- 51 States & Territories Reached
Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Explore our curated resources on constitutional literacy, including engaging videos, synopses, and valuable links from our partners and other sources. We aim to provide students and teachers with essential knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, especially during the often-overlooked Constitution Day celebrations in schools. Additionally, Allen W. Kessinger, Master Sergeant, USA (Ret), has developed a Civics Literacy Curriculum complete with a Study Guide, designed to complement our Pocket Constitution. Together, these resources empower both students and educators to foster a deeper understanding of our foundational document.
Get ready to celebrate the week dedicated to our Founding Document with your loved ones and neighbors! We have some wonderful suggestions to help you honor this special occasion. Be sure to check out our resources for cover letters and resolutions to enhance your planning. Together, let's make this celebration truly unforgettable!
God & Country Campaign
The God and Country Campaign is a collaborative initiative between the First American Bible Project and The 917. For our nonprofit organizations, "God and Country" represents the Bible and the Constitution. To date, we have successfully placed over 2,500 Bibles and 2 million Constitutions back into schools. As we move forward with our mission, we invite you to support us.
Scholarships, Donations and Contests
Celebrating America 250
The 917 Society is celebrating America's 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026 by promoting constitutional literacy, specifically by distributing special 250th Anniversary Edition pocket Constitutions to 8th-grade students nationwide. As a nonpartisan group, The 917 Society aims to educate youth on civic rights, celebrating Constitution Day (Sept 17) during this historic milestone.
Key 917 Society 250th Activities
Special Edition Constitutions
Distributing commemorative pocket Constitutions to 8th graders
Focus on Youth Education
Partnering with educators to foster a love for the country and knowledge of the Constitution
"Carrying the Torch"
Emphasizing the significance of this anniversary as a reminder of the founders' work
Focus on Youth Education
Combating declining civic knowledge to prepare young Americans to participate in democracy
917 Society 250 Anniversary Events
