Orlando Mayor’s Matching Grant Program
We are the proud recipients of the Orlando’s Mayor’s Matching Grant Program for 2022! This program was implemented to help address...
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drawchange
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Why Children Experiencing Homelessness Need Art
“... we really need this. I feel like a lot of people need this space. It’s important for all of us. It’s like - we really need this....
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drawchange
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
The Best Orlando Summer Camp
With each keyboard lesson, rhythm lesson, painting session or game, kids are growing closer in friendship and confidence.
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drawchange
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Debunking 4 Myths about Art Therapy
What comes to your mind when you hear the term art therapy? Do you imagine an art class? Or a skilled artist finding reprieve in their...
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drawchange
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
How Street Art Can Transform Communities
Rio de Janeiro's mountainside favelas are iconic because they illustrate Brazilian life. They offer a distinct perspective to the...
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drawchange
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
COVID-19, A Homeless Child's Perspective
The reason we love art is that it’s a lens into a new perspective. It is an invitation for viewers to reframe their ideas through the...
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drawchange
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Take a Deep Breath, After School Art Sessions are Back!
We are excited to announce that drawchange Online After School Art Sessions are back!
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drawchange
- Dec 23, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from the #drawchangefamily to yours 🌟 May this season be filled with warmth, love, & joy! We wish you a Holiday Season...
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drawchange
- Sep 29, 2020
- 2 min
The 7 Core Competencies of the drawchange Mission
Our 7 Core Competencies empower the children by channeling their natural creativity to allow them an escape from an often stressful reality.
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drawchange
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
5 Tips for Coping with Discrimination
We have seen firsthand the impact of these 5 points and their benefits. We share them in hopes they can help you too.
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drawchange
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1 min
Art Therapy and Complex Trauma
Complex trauma, such as the experience of racism and homelessness, has a life-long effect on children.
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drawchange
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
The Benefits of Art Camp
At drawchange, we offer a fun and exciting Art Camp that demonstrates the perfect example of the many benefits of camp.
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drawchange
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
Art Therapy & Autism
In the face of challenges, whether it be homelessness or autism, art provides an opportunity for children to share their feelings.
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drawchange
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
drawchange - DIY
Drawchange DIY is a weekly series of art projects designed to inspire resilience in children amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
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drawchange
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Healing Mandala
Mandala creation is used in art therapy as tool to aid in self-reflection, de-stressing and healing.
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drawchange
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
Combating the Effects of Childhood Homelessness
Child homelessness is not just a question of material needs but rather an impediment to development. Exposure to art can help.
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drawchange
- Feb 7, 2020
- 1 min
Black History Month: Imagination Ignites Change
What if Martin Luther King Jr. was never able to imagine a better world? This is the reality for most children living in poverty.
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drawchange
- Jan 29, 2020
- 1 min
The Magic of Ukuleles
Our ukulele program is a favorite for our children who are inspired by our volunteer musicians.
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drawchange
- Dec 20, 2019
- 2 min
"What Keeps You Committed?"
Our family supports our children to face the existential circumstances of poverty through the compassion shared within that one hour.
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drawchange
- Aug 23, 2019
- 2 min
How does art help homeless children?
How can we actually help children experiencing homelessness? We're sharing research on how so.
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