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Jan 28
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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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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Mar 18, 2020
2 min

Meaningful Mandala

Mandala creation is used in art therapy as tool to aid in self-reflection, de-stressing and healing.

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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 1, 2019
1 min

Back to School: 1-2-3 Challenge

Let’s #dogood together! Are you up for the challenge? #drawchange123challenge

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We Created An Ethiopian Inspiration Book!

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Jul 1, 2019
2 min

We Created An Ethiopian Inspiration Book!

We took on on our curriculum project, “Finish the Drawing”; the children are challenged to use their imaginations in a new & exciting way!

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drawchange

Feb 7, 2019
1 min

Where Is Your Home?

The concept of ‘home’ differs from person to person. Maybe it is a place, or it could be someone you care for, a smell, a taste, even a...

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Jul 2, 2018
2 min

The drawchange Blueprint Is Here!

Nine years ago, drawchange entered into existence. In those nine years, we have impacted over 9,000 children! Jennie Lobato, founder and...

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Jun 26, 2018
2 min

Emotional Release Through Crumple Art

As written by Orlando, FL Program Director, Cindy Valentin. In most social settings, whether it be school, play, work, or with friends,...

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Dec 18, 2017
1 min

Taco Night and Positive Placemats?!

Community partnerships are one of the key components that drawchange strives on. Recently, we engaged in a project where the children...

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