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For 17 years, drawchange has been a global force for healing, using art to unlock potential and strengthen self-esteem in children facing significant life challenges. In this anniversary post, we reflect on our journey from a personal creative vision to a worldwide movement of hope. Discover how our "17 for 17" birthday wish supports our mission to provide every child with the tools they need to thrive.

Drawchange’s updated mission reflects our growing commitment to supporting child mental health through art therapy, ensuring vulnerable children receive healing, stability, and creative empowerment. OR Learn why drawchange updated its mission to strengthen our focus on supporting child mental health through art therapy and healing through art for children in need.

drawchange 2025 Success Sheet highlights major growth. Wins include training four Program Leads in Ethiopia, a SCAD partnership, and clarifying our mission to focus on ACEs through therapeutic art. Our bold 2026 goals focus on impact: securing funding to relaunch our year-round Art Camp, strengthening evaluation practices, and transitioning the Caminar Latino pilot into a permanent trauma-informed program. Your support empowers children to thrive! Donate at drawchange.org/do

Drawchange believes art can heal, connect, and transform. Our founder, Jennie Lobato, first discovered this truth as a teen using her paintbrush to process life’s challenges. What began as a personal journey through art has become a global mission: empowering children around the world to imagine, express, and heal through art therapy-based programming.

This holiday season, I invite you to start a tradition of giving by supporting our mission. Your donations help us provide consistent, year-round art programs, train staff in trauma-informed practices, and expand our reach to more children in need. Together, we can inspire hope and resilience in every child we serve.

Big news! Our Back to School Fresh Start Fundraiser launches soon. We're tripling our art therapy programs to give vulnerable youth healing and joy this school year. Help us make a difference! The 10-day countdown starts July 25. Donate at drawchange.org/donate. Follow @drawchange on social media to join the journey!

Learn how to start a peer-to-peer fundraiser for drawchange, an art therapy non-profit making a real impact. Your support helps us empower children and bring hope to our community.

Join us in welcoming three new volunteer Program Leads, creating more meaningful experiences for children while strengthening our program’s sustainability!

Join us for an unforgettable trip journey to Ethiopia! Immerse in culture and bring art to children. Learn more: drawchange.org/ethiopia.

Filled with heartfelt testimonials, drawchange showcases how art empowers children to find joy and confidence for brighter futures.

Our Sustaining Members keep drawchange strong. Their monthly gifts provide the steady support that powers our art therapy programs, helps us plan for the future, and ensures children have safe, consistent spaces to create and heal. With their generosity, we can reach more young artists in Atlanta, Orlando, New Mexico, Ethiopia, and beyond. Join them and make a lasting impact today.

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Through the illuminating process of art creation, drawchange’s methodology provides children from lower socioeconomic conditions the...

This Year's Art & Percussion Camp was filled with delight, creativity, and a myriad of discoveries! Read more in our Success Report.

During James’ first few art therapy-based sessions with us, he seemed reluctant to participate. When we asked him to share or engage, he...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE L'Oréal Paris honors drawchange founder/CEO, Jennie Lobato, as a Woman of Worth A prestigious award that recognizes...