For years now, drawchange, Inc has been such a blessing to the families at Nicholas House, Inc. Their main role has been providing Nick's Activity Hour activities to the children while freeing our parents to participate in the weekly Adult Education classes. drawchange, Inc has proven to be not only dependable and punctual but actually fun as well. Children if all ages, including teen boys, have enjoyed their programs so dearly that they would often ask on unscheduled drawchange days, "Is drawchange coming today?" We were especially grateful and proud of drawchange, Inc's tenacity and creativity during the fall of 2021 as they continued to serve the children at our facility incorporating weekend outside activities. Once the weather was no longer conducive for outside activities, this troop of precious soldiers braved the inside by masking up, sanitizing often, taking temps, and social distancing. Our staff and families did the same creating a safe space for all!To sum things up..... drawchange, Inc has become an intregal part of Nicholas House Inc's weekly programs. We really appreciate each team member and look forward to continuing this relationship for many more years to come....Thanks Miss Jennie and the drawchange team!
We have worked with drawchange for 2 years and the kids in our program love it! Creating art in community is good therapy. It’s inspiring and it opens up their imaginations. When they are free to express themselves through art, they discover who they are and how they want to exist in the world. This is powerful! We are so grateful for drawchange and love partnering with them.
Ruthie North
Executive Director
Presencia Inc.
Drawchange has been a rewarding addition to my life. From my first introduction in 2017 to today the experience gets better as time goes on. As an art therapist, I am proud to be an addition to drawchange. My weekly sessions are fun, enlightening and heartwarming. The drawchange team is always mindful of the families and children they serve, being firm yet loving and caring. The best interest of the children is a must, ensuring that each week they are supported by amazing volunteers. I love seeing the excitement on the children's faces when we arrive. They not only have fun being creative but gain meaningful tools through the creative process to feel empowered. For me its reciprocal, in that I leave them feeling empowered and encouraged by their strength and creativity. I love sharing drawchange with young people who are looking to get into art therapy with a non profit because of the values and commitment drawchange is dedicated to. I Love it! ~ Jenéa
I have had the absolute pleasure of working for this incredible organization for over a year and a half and it has been such a wonderful experience! The founder/CEO is brilliant and has such compassionate heart. Having the opportunity to work with her day in and day out, I have been privileged to see the heartbeat and passion that lies at the very core of the organization that she started almost single-handedly over a decade ago. The work drawchange is doing with impoverished youth is empowering and life-changing - for ALL involved. This organization WILL make a difference in the Atlanta community and around the world through the use of art & creativity. It has been the greatest joy to witness and be a small part of :)
I've had the opportunity now to volunteer with drawchange several times over the past couple of months. This program is much needed in the Atlanta area. As an art therapist, I believe it is so important for people, especially children and adolescents, to be able to have a voice and to feel that they have a sense of control over their lives and their feelings. With drawchange, art is the vehicle that makes that happen.
I first met the founder Jennie Lobato about 4 years ago at a networking event. I was so inspired about her vision and mission at drawchange! I began volunteering with her at homeless shelters here in Atlanta to empower these kids through art, to break the cycle of poverty, to love, support, see and hear these children! I joined the draw change.org team as a behavioral therapist this year.
What I see year after year is consistency in the devotion to these kids through art, visualization, fun, and love! I see the amazing strength of the human spirit when I am with these kids. They connect, continue to dream and create their lives when given this time and space for creation!!
It is an honor and a priviledge!
Sincerely,
Pam Brooks-Crump, MBA
CPS, CARES, MI, CC
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I met Jennie Lobato at a networking event. My prayer is always to be connected with the person(a) at the event of like intentions who is making a difference in the world through her businesses.
I was immediately drawn to Jennie because we both are artists. Then, when I heard that she brings art to kids in homeless shelters here in Atlanta, I wanted to hear more!
There is beautifully more! She brings hope to these kids in the form of fun and art plus food as well.
Just for an afternoon, these angels, get to be kids and create, imagine and dream!
I am blown away with the magnitude, this act of Hope brings!
Sincerely,
Pam Brooks-Crump, MBA
Published Author/ illustrator, Founder of WECAN
www.pambrookscrump.com
When you work with drawchange, there is never any doubt that all the thoughts are in the absolute correct place. Their mission to provide children with art supplies is kept at the core of all the efforts they make. The transparency lets you know exactly what is happening and being accomplished. A newsworthy and word-of-mouth appropriate non-profit group.