<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[drawchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[We offer unique and fun summer & school holiday experiences for children aged 5-9 from different socioeconomic backgrounds in Atlanta, GA. ]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:06:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.drawchange.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Art Heals Invisible Wounds: drawchange Honors PTSD Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[June is PTSD Awareness Month, and it holds a special place in our hearts at drawchange. We'd like to honor everyone living with the invisible weight of trauma and to affirm what we witness every single session: healing is possible, and art is one of the most powerful paths there. A drawchange participant heals through an art therapy painting exercise. What Is PTSD, and Why Does Awareness Matter? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after...]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/art-heals-invisible-wounds-drawchange-honors-ptsd-awareness-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d756ec46da0aa0d46f5bd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:49:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_88fd38ec37da4101a28632e2abc73921~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Month: drawchange Success Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Mental Health Awareness Month, drawchange is celebrating the resilience of the children we serve. Art therapy is more than just drawing; it’s a vital tool for emotional regulation and healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). In our latest blog, we share the journeys of Autumn, Sincere, and Diego—three children who have found their voices, built focus, and discovered confidence through creativity. Help us unlock more potential today!  ]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/mental-health-awareness-month-drawchange-success-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04b351f5de439405f955ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_19a3db10f67b4ece95ba788c22ebbb2b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Donjuan Flores</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Crumple Art: A Path to Emotional Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how Crumple Art provides a powerful emotional release for children, turning anger and frustration into beautiful self expression art.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/emotionalreleasethroughart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bad61130500bc00140259d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Art Project]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeless Shelter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Contributers]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5a55c_be9f126c0d68454394edef29c078c21b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_742,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennie Lobato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraising for Nonprofits: How to Create Lasting Community Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to be a catalyst for change?  Our latest blog explores how community fundraising empowers vulnerable youth through creative expression. We’re also excited to share our new Community Fundraising Toolkit—your step-by-step guide to rallying your network, sharing your "why," and making a real impact. It’s more than just raising money; it’s about providing a voice for children who need it most. Check out the toolkit and start your journey today! ]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/fundraising-for-nonprofits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e10da745b641fceca02d59</guid><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:38:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_9b0929678aeb48cca2925e5798466691~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Guerrero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 17 Years of the drawchange Family!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/17years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996058fefa15866f1ef8b63</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:04:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_c8afde7d42ac49bc871069298805db8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Guerrero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New drawchange Mission Statement: Reflecting Growth, Clarity, and Deeper Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/new-drawchange-mission-statement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d9a02d99f03f79cf00339</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:37:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5a55c_306be9ff28554609a60ffd15af0c722c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennie Lobato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momentum at drawchange: Our 2025 Wins and 2026 Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[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/donate]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/drawchange25wins-26vision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693729f1d2a4d6854f1bafbe</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:56:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_7278c2bf17e44be29bc425bba410bd5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Donjuan Flores</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Graveyards to Growth: The Journey of Jennie Lobato and drawchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/journey-of-jennie-lobato</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff87a0a964a632a33acb89</guid><category><![CDATA[Jennie Lobato]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:31:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5a55c_d718625ce0d547dc92597e0eafbf52c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Donjuan Flores</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start a Holiday Giving Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/start-a-holiday-giving-tradition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672142035dc2e74a77def7f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:12:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_a895eb9eb33f4d94ab868b0395786023~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_384,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennie Lobato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tripling Our Impact with a Back to School Fresh Start Fundraiser ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/back-to-school-fundraiser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a7ca497cd80436ec60869</guid><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:46:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_ae58b5f307d94194ae635c930ba25cf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Guerrero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling All Heroes: Start a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser with drawchange Today! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/peer-to-peer-fundraiser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685acdeb3e034468489a9e93</guid><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:09:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_aeba23c4adbe4e56b6bf036e6ef77415~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience the Magic of "Millions" this May at the Alliance Theatre!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready for a heartwarming theatrical experience! drawchange is thrilled to partner with the Alliance Theatre to raise crucial funds...]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/http-drawchange-org-millions-alliancetheatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68307fdcf31beb68fb0753c8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:05:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_282374a7c9184825b4cadb246133793a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening Our Future: Training Volunteer Program Leads at drawchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us in welcoming three new volunteer Program Leads, creating more meaningful experiences for children while strengthening our program’s sustainability!]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/pls-at-drawchange</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dda7f9cf3d906caf897848</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:16:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_55a37dd91b754598a01496ea4f3e23dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennie Lobato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia Volunteer Opportunities: Art Beyond Borders with drawchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Join us for an unforgettable trip journey to Ethiopia! Immerse in culture and bring art to children. Learn more: drawchange.org/ethiopia.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/ethiopia2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bf44af593af992b6eb3cbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Ethiopia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art Heals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeless Shelter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jennie Lobato]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art Beyond Borders]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art Project]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:03:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_dc09a3bc80d64a63b4838c4680392816~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stories of Hope: The Lasting Impact of Creativity with drawchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filled with heartfelt testimonials, drawchange showcases how art empowers children to find joy and confidence for brighter futures.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/stories-of-hope-drawchange-testimonials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673f845ada16f231707d1b7b</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Story]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art Heals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:27:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5a55c_375cd906bee64ad0affd39b6cd8d5789~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[drawchange Impact in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we reflect on 2024, we celebrate a year of empowering children to thrive in safe, nurturing spaces where they build resilience and...]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/drawchange2024impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672e3444c5b10d5e5bc58a08</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:40:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5a55c_91f556b268a14da4b82b09412a31c43d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_433,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Our Mission: Our Sustaining Member's Nonprofit Donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/nonprofit-donation-sustaining-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f6c0f83ef1375f619edf40</guid><category><![CDATA[Donations Needed]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:25:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_ec0bfd1eb09a435793944ed0541ed2ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Donjuan Flores</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[drawchange: 2024 Summer Camp in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many children across the nation, summer camps are a staple experience that is marked by empowering experiences, lifelong friendships,...]]></description><link>https://www.drawchange.org/post/summer-camp-in-atlanta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662157290998a483bb6a9655</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dcb737_dd47a077a26e42f49c9116bd50cb64db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drawchange </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Successes + 2024 Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[2023 was a momentous year for us. As we reflect on the year’s achievements, we are grateful for the support of our global community. 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