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
- 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
- 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 27, 2020
- 2 min
Why We Changed Our Mission Statement
We recently added to our mission statement to explain how we actually turn the vision we speak of into reality.
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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
- 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
- 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 1, 2019
- 1 min
Ethiopia Ignites Change
For these children, our weekly program may be the only creative outlet they receive. We have personally seen the children’s transformation..
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drawchange
- Nov 30, 2019
- 1 min
Our Saturday With Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico in 2017, the #drawchangefamily was prompted to travel with supplies in tow.
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drawchange
- Nov 29, 2019
- 1 min
Fun Friday in Atlanta
Cheers to our Friday morning Atlanta program that is solely run by a group of five volunteers!
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drawchange
- Nov 28, 2019
- 1 min
Thankful for 10 Years of Empowering in Costa Rica
A partner sociologist shares that our curriculum transformed their community from a mindset of despair to one of renewed hope.
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drawchange
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
Congolese Refugee Children In Kentucky
Our art therapy-based programming is providing a safe place for refugee children to voice their emotions and dream their biggest dreams.
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drawchange
- Nov 26, 2019
- 1 min
Our Powerful Programming in Orlando!
Florida's public art program budget has dropped 93% over the last 2 years? We work in 2 homeless shelters,
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drawchange
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
Welcome To A Week With drawchange
Every day this week, we will be sharing our 7 key programs built to Ignite Change in our communities. Today, we start Atlanta!
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drawchange
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Liam's First Show and Tell!
After 5 months of not participating, Liam asked if he could share his artwork in front of his peers. Read Liam's success story!
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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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drawchange
- Aug 8, 2019
- 2 min
Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Sponsler
Meet our Orlando Program Lead, Debbie Sponsler! She has been volunteering with us for over two years. Read why she became a program lead.
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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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drawchange
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
Expressing Your Colors ~What is Art Therapy
Life is messy! The world around us can be so obstinate that it can be hard to make sense of it all. Communication is central to sharing...
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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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