About Us
Art is a vehicle to reach out to students. Engaging them with art enriches their study with all other curriculum subjects. Our strategy is aimed to spark the energy of world peace by igniting the passion of learning into the world’s children. In using the research-based principles of integrating not only the arts but also art therapy into children's general curriculum, we hope to increase self-esteem and thinking skills to help them become better cope with their daily stresses. Wherever there is a need, drawchange wants to be there providing empowering art programs to children experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.
Our Mission
Established in 2009, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering impoverished children through the use of art therapy-based programming. Our programs teach coping skills that foster Self-esteem, Imagination, Collaboration, Empowerment, Dream-building, Creation, And Stress-Relief.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide the tools necessary so each child has the ability to fully express themselves.
FOUNDED
Founded in 2009 by Jennie Lobato, fine artist by trade. Jennie possesses a deep understanding of what a difference the arts can have on children by being able to first and foremost envision all they are capable of being.
GLOBAL OUTREACH
We serve children of Atlanta, Louisville, Orlando, Tucson, Puerto Rico, as well as international projects in Costa Rica and Ethiopia.
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We have an amazing global staff of Art Therapists, Psychologists, Child Behavior Therapists, Art Teachers, and Fine Artists.
CURRICULUM
We create empowering art therapy-based programs, curriculum, supplies and staff ready to work. All curriculum is specifically tailored to children's needs.
WE'RE HIRING!
Currently hiring for a certified art therapist and licensed counselor as well as a grant writer. Please send your resume to hello@drawchange.org if you would like to apply.
LOCATIONS
Drawchange meets the children in their environment; after school programs, orphanages, homeless shelters in the U.S. & beyond!
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We're mostly run by our active physical and virtual volunteer list of 40+
