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Art is a vehicle to reach out to students. Engaging them with art enriches their study with all other curriculum subjects. Our strategy is aimed to spark the energy of world peace by igniting the love of learning in the world’s children. In using the research-based principles of integrating not only the arts but also art therapy into children's general curriculum, we hope to increase self-esteem and critical thinking skills to help them better cope with life's stresses. Wherever there is a need, drawchange wants to be there providing self-empowering art classes to children experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.
We unlock potential, nurture imagination, and strengthen self-esteem for children experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through healing, art therapy-based programming.
Founded in 2009 by Jennie Lobato , visual artist by trade. Jennie possesses a deep understanding of what a difference the arts can have on children by being able to first and foremost envision all they are capable of being.
We serve children of Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, and Puerto Rico, as well as international projects in Costa Rica and Ethiopia.
We have a committed global staff and volunteer base of Art Therapists, Ps ychologists, Child Behavior Therapists, Art Teachers, and Fine Artists.
Currently hiring for a part-time certified art therapist in Atlanta. Send resume to info@drawchange.org !

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We want to give a massive thank you to Atlanta Guys Dinner Group @atlanta_guys_dinner_group for making us their local charity partner in honor of their October Dinner. We are so grateful for this opportunity and we really appreciate their endeavors supporting nonprofits all around Atlanta! With their help, we raised $1,000! This is what we can accomplish when local communities come together to create a brighter future for all. 🎉 #CharityPartnership #drawchange #CommunityImpact #SocialImpact

Since 2009, our Costa Rica program has been making a lasting impact alongside local communities! 🇨🇷✨These photos capture what happens when support turns into self-sustainability: 🪑 Desk Loan Program: Ensuring every student has a dedicated space to learn and focus. Big thanks to @vamsika_i21 for donating the desks to us! 🎨 Hands-On Learning: Watching children bring our custom curriculum to life. 🌱 Long-Term Success: A community-led model built to thrive for years to come. Sixteen years later, we’re so proud to see this program continuing to empower students and foster sustainable growth every single day. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey! #CostaRica #EducationMatters #CommunityImpact #SustainableEducation #Empowerment #drawchange

While creativity is most often described as something that fades over time, renowned memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou believed it is like a muscle. The more you practice and use it, the more capable it becomes. For each child we impact on a weekly basis, with your support, we hope their strongest muscle is creativity! 💪🎨 #creativity #drawchange #arttherapy #ArtSavesLives

✨”It gives children the opportunity to show sides of themselves that otherwise might not be shown through the course of the day” - partner shelter staff members. ☀️There is nothing more powerful than other people advocating for our work. We want to thank everyone for their support over the years! 😁 #arttherapy #gratitude #nonprofit #art #endhomelessness

Not only is #arttherapy efficient when it comes to aiding children in their abilities to process and express emotion, but it also serves as a highly informative tool for adults to recognize a child’s inner world. . . . . #childtherapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #healing #emotions #art #therapy #NPO #Nonprofit #Copingskills Source: Malchiodi, C. (January, 2016). Child Art Therapy: How It Works - Psychology Today. Arts and Health psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/201601/child-art-therapy-how-it-works

We’re all setup for SITE @thegoatfarm ! We’re excitingly partnering with @atlantacollagesociety for this event! @lance.carlson_artist #atlanta #site

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ― Scott Adams #NationalKeepKidsCreativeWeek #artsedweek #drawchange

The car is packed for @forwardwarrior this weekend! So much happens behind the scenes and our #drawchangefamily makes it all possible! We’re only there on Saturday so be sure to come see us! Can’t wait to meet y’all! 🧡 #drawchange #volunteers #forwardwarrior #community

Studies show that art improves academic, social, and emotional outcomes. We provide art therapy-based programs to children around the world. You can show your support by sharing this post, signing up to volunteer, or donating today. 😀 #artsaves #artheals #arttherapy #drawchange #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #nea

Atlanta, come make art with us! 🎨 Join us for Collage for a Cause: Sip ’N’ Paste on September 25 at @thegoatfarm It’s FREE, it’s fun, and you don’t have to be an artist—just come ready to create! Bring a friend, grab a drink, and spend an evening making something just for fun. RSVP: hello@drawchange.org #drawchange #atlantaevents #atlantaarts #thingstodoinatlanta #sipandpaste collageart atlantaartists

18 years and still going strong! 🧡 When @jennie.drawchange faced local red tape early on, she connected with a school she already had a relationship with in Costa Rica. Fast forward nearly two decades, and this program continues to transform lives every day through the power of creative expression! 🎨🇨🇷 #arttherapy #drawchange #CostaRica #selfexpression #artheals

National Coloring Book Day was on 8/2 but we’re still celebrating! Mindful coloring isn’t just for children, it’s a great way to destress no matter your age! Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you’re pulling out your coloring books today! 🖍️

We’re grateful for the community that makes this work possible. 🧡 One way our supporters choose to stay connected to drawchange is through Monthly Giving. Recurring gifts, starting at $25/month, help us plan ahead for art supplies, partnerships with art therapy professionals, and creative programming for children experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). If monthly giving is something that feels right for you, you can learn more at drawchange.org/donate. And whether you give, share, volunteer, or follow along — we’re grateful to have you here. 🎨🧡

“The most notable change is their moods as they come out of their shell!” Volunteer, CJ Johnson, shares what it’s like to witness the transformative power of art and community within our programs. #drawchange #artHeals #NonprofitImpact #VolunteerSpotlight #GiveBack #YouthEmpowerment #arttherapy #SocialEmotionalLearning #childrensmentalhealth #nonprofitlife

We couldn't create drawchange magic without our amazing volunteers! ✨ Huge shoutout to @mir_baumann for supporting us at the office and during our programs. Thank you for always showing up to spark creativity and bring out the smiles! 🌈✨ #drawchangefamily #MakingADifference #VolunteerAppreciation

Every visit to Ethiopia leaves a lasting impression. Although we weren’t able to return this year, we’re already looking forward to being back with the children and community we care about so much next summer! Until then, these memories keep us inspired. Comment if you’d like to join us on this journey!

Creativity is in full bloom over here! 🌈 There is nothing quite like watching these bright young minds get completely lost in the joy of our programming. #kidsart #creativekids #drawchange #raisingcreatives

Even though @jennie.drawchange ‘s bday past, the celebration continues! Jennie keeps coming back to where it all began: those that believed in her and encouraged her throughout childhood. Because people believed in her, we’ve been able to empower 16,000+ children and counting 🌈 THANK YOU. Happy birthday, Jennie! #gratitude #birthday #drawchange

Art empowers because it gives us the opportunity to be yourself, process life in a different perspective, and heal from the past negative experiences. 🧡 #drawchange #artempowers #perspective

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Through paint, cardboard, found materials, and a whole lot of imagination, children discover they are capable, and worthy of creating change in their lives. Every self-portrait tells a story, and every story deserves to be seen. #drawchange #artforchildren #healingthroughart #creativeconfidence #childrenscreativity nonprofit communityimpact

Looking back at one of our very first art camps, we’re grateful for every child who’s joined us. So much has changed over the years, but one thing never has: every child deserves a safe space to create, especially during school breaks when these opportunities are difficult to find. As we look ahead, we’re working to continue bringing school break art camps to children this year. If you’d like to help make that possible, we’d be so grateful for your support. Link in bio to sponsor a child. #drawchange #artcamp #healingthroughart #artforchildren #creativeconfidence

🧡 July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 🧡 Mental health can look different across every culture and community. That’s why we believe in meeting children where they are, through universal creative outlets. 🧡 This month, we’re honoring every drawing, every collage, every step toward healing for BIPOC youth! Support us at drawchange.org/donate #BIPOC #ArtTherapy #drawchange #MentalHealth #HealingThroughArt

🧡 Shoutout to @scofflawbev for hosting us as their 5K’s Official Charity Partner last April! Thanks to them & our entire #ATL community, we successfully raised over $1,500 for our art therapy programs ✨🏃🏽‍♀️🙌🏽 Thank YOU! 👀Let’s do this again next year! #drawchange #ArtTherapy #CommunityCare

Art therapy gives children a language beyond words. Sometimes, a photo gives us a window into that world. 🎨🧡📸 Happy National Camera Day, we’re so honored to be part of moments like these! #arttherapy #drawchange #artheals #nationalcameraday #atl

June is PTSD Awareness Month🧡 For many of the children we serve, trauma isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a daily reality. And for young people who are still finding their words, a blank page can be one of the safest places to begin. Art therapy doesn’t ask children to explain what happened. It gives them space to express it — on their own terms, in their own time. 🎨 That’s the heart of what we do at drawchange. This month (and all year long!), we’re holding space for healing, for resilience, and for every child who deserves to feel seen. Learn more about our work → link in bio✨ #PTSDAwarenessMonth #ArtTherapy #TraumaInformedCare #drawchange #PTSD

This is the magic of drawchange: whether during camp or in our weekly programming, children explore, create, and find peace. From the playground to mindful breathing, your support helps every child dream big and grow. Thank you for being part of this journey. #drawchange #artforchildren #healingthroughart #childrenscreativity #mindfulmoments communityimpact inspirationthroughart

✨🧠It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth so we’re shining a light on the power of creativity for self care! This month, we’re sharing the real-world impact of your support and showing how mental health awareness can lead to lasting change. 🎨🔔 We’ll be sharing a drawchange success stories with our community over the next few weeks–turn on post notifications so you’re the first to read them! #MentalHealth #ArtHeals #MentalHealthMatters #drawchange 🧡Our mission has always been to support children’ s emotional well-being through art therapy. Head to the the link in our bio for free art therapy resources, or get to know us at drawchange.org

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek 🧡 We are always looking for community members who want to help children heal through creativity — no art experience required! Thanks to support from volunteers, we’ve facilitated art-therapy based programming for over 17 years✨We need your help to continue the mission! 📲 To submit a volunteer application visit: drawchange.org/volunteerapp and join our Voluneers broadcast channel. We can’t wait to meet you! #drawchange #atlevents #arttherapy #nonprofit

Your fundraiser can change lives—literally. 🧡 Help us bring art therapy to more children in need, building confidence, resilience, and hope, one brushstroke at a time. ✨Visit the link in our bio to read our latest blog post all about fundraising for nonprofits! #drawchange #arttherapy #fundraisingforgood #supportcreativity #childrenimpact

✨🤗 They say laughter is the best medicine, but in art therapy, it’s also a powerful tool for healing and self-expression! Today is Moment of Laughter Day, and at drawchange, we see firsthand how a single giggle can break down walls and help a child feel safe enough to create 🎨🧡 Our mission is to provide children in underserved communities with the creative space they need to thrive, and nothing fuels that mission like the sound of shared joy. 🖍️Whether it’s a silly doodle or a messy masterpiece, these moments of levity are where the magic happens! 💭Want to help us multiply the smiles? We’re looking for community champions to help us spread joy to the children who need it most. YOU can make a massive impact by facilitating a community fundraiser! We have the research, toolkit, and digital tools you need to be successful. Just tap the link in our bio to get shafted! #communitygiving #arttherapy #selfexpression #momentoflaughterday #drawchange

THIS is what a successful season of ATL Art Camp looks like! 🎨Creativity (and smiles!) blossomed over a 3 day program focused on art therapy, self expression, and emotional healing. 🧡 Thanks to YOUR support donating to the Scholarship Fund, children facing adversity were able to attend our signature drawchange Art Camp in March & April. 🤗 Our community and commitment have only grown this year, and we’re just getting started! THANK YOU! #drawchange #artheals #ATLevents #arttherapy #grateful

Art is more than a hobby—it’s a lifeline 🎨🧠 This #WorldHealthDay, we’re celebrating our community who inspires us to heal in new and creative ways everyday. For all of us— children and adults alike, mental health is a journey, and art therapy is one of the most beautiful tools we have to navigate the challenges that arise. Want to help is expand our impact and improve your community’s wellbeing? We’re inviting YOU to lead the way by starting a community fundraiser! It’s easier than you think to rally your friends and family for a cause that matters. How to start: 1️⃣ Tap the link in our bio. 2️⃣ Grab our Fundraising Toolkit. 3️⃣ Launch your fundraiser and help us bring art therapy to those who need it most! Let’s create change, one conversation at a time. 🧡 DM us for more info! #drawchange #artheals #mentalhealth #communitysupport

Wishing you a very happy holiday weekend! 🐰🌷 As we enjoy this time with friends and family, we’re looking ahead to a month of incredible growth at drawchange. Throughout this month, we’re encouraging everyone to engage their networks—share our mission with your community, post about our work, and help us provide vital resources to children who need them most. To help you get started, we have a Fundraising Toolkit available that includes social media templates to make sharing your mission simple. We’ll be here to support & cheer you on, so tag @drawchange so we can shout out your progress! 🧡 DM us with any questions on how to get started and we’d be glad to help #drawchange #communityhealing #artheals #arttherapy #volunteersneeded

🧡 A HUGE thank you to our drawchange family for your donations to our Art Camp Scholarship Fund, allowing more unhoused children to access our art therapy programming! Thanks to your generosity, the April 2026 drawchange Art Camp is fully funded for 3 days full of self expression & creative healing 🎨✨ 💭Still want to support future campers? Donations can still be made at drawchange.org/donate THANK YOU! #drawchange #artcamp #ATLevents #nonprofit #artheals

✨We’re so excited to announce that drawchange is the official charity partner for the upcoming @scofflawbev 5K!✨ Whether you’re a runner or a community member looking for a fun Saturday morning event in ATL, here’s how you can support us: 🏃🏽‍♀️Race for a Cause: Sign up for the 5K! For every person who registers, Scofflaw Brewing will generously donate a portion of the fee directly to drawchange. 🧡Volunteer: We need 12 eager volunteers to help with the booth and general event needs from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. It’s a blast and makes a huge impact! 🎨Visit Our Booth: Not running? Stop by our table between 9:00 am and 11:30 am to say hi, learn more about our mission, and see how we’re serving the community! 😊 Donate $30 or more and earn a $10 gift card to Scofflaw Breing Co (Link in our bio!) 🗓️ When: Saturday, April 11th 📍 Where: 1738 MacArthur Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 🔗Visit the link in our bio to register for the 5K! If you’re ready to volunteer, head over to our volunteer portal and select “Help at Scofflaw 5K” Let’s make a difference together! 👟✨ #drawchange #Scofflaw5K #AtlantaEvents #VolunteerATL #ATL

✨Did you hear? This month’s Art Camp was a total success! Our young artists brought their creativity & our amazing volunteers brought their big hearts. 🧡 We’re so grateful for our #drawchange family! The best part: Art Camp isn’t over yet! We need YOUR help to bring more children facing adversity into our art-therapy day camp program. 🎨 To sponsor a child’s $90 Art Camp Scholarship, head to drawchange.org /donate and select “Art Camp Scholarship Fund” #drawchange #arttherapy #artheals #selfexpression

🎨Share the Magic of Art Camp✨ Our Spring Art Camp is almost here! On March 16th, 2026 we’ll be hosting a day filled with creativity, color, and connection! While this annual event welcomes many young creators, your gift to the Art Camp Scholarship Fund specifically ensures that unhoused children can participate in our art therapy programming. Make a donation at drawchange.org/donate to support community healing, the children thank you! 🧡 #drawchange #ArtCamp #ArtHeals #donate

🧡🎂 It’s our 17th Birthday! From our first brushstroke in 2009 to our 2026 global programs, we’ve been dedicated to providing a creative space for children to express themselves. Cheers to the #drawchangefamily —we’re just getting started! ✨ To honor our many years of impact, we have a special birthday wish: $17 for 17 years: Help us celebrate, raise awareness, and secure the future of programs like our annual Art Camp at drawchange.org/donate #drawchange #nonprofit #artheals #felizcumpleaños

To all of our hardworking and dependable volunteers, Thank you! We couldn't do all we do without each and every one of you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of the #drawchangefamily! #volunteerappreciation #drawchange #volunteeropportunity

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and every day, we reflect on the power of community and the importance of art in our children’s lives. While we unfortunately didn’t hold MLK Day Camp this year due to NEA federal funding loss, we’re committed to ensuring more Camps this year! In Atlanta, school break art camps are rare, and we believe every child deserves a creative space to learn and grow. Help us bring these enriching experiences back by supporting our Art Camp scholarship fund: drawchange.org/donate. 🌟🎨 #drawchange #ArtForAll #SupportTheArts #MLKDay

✨ New Year, New Mission Statement 🎨 2026 will be our best year yet! 🧡 With your support we’re: Strengthening our evaluations, exploring new Art Camp funding options, and growing our amazing volunteer community. Thank you for being part of our journey! #drawchange #arttherapy #nonprofit #artheals

🧡We’re celebrating our 2025 growth and gearing up for our BIGGEST year yet! Thanks to our #drawchange fam, we: 🇪🇹 Trained new Ethiopia Program Leads 💪🏽 Strengthened local ATL partnerships 🎨 Hosted Spring Break Art Camp Your support made this year possible— The children thank you! See you in 2026✨ #drawchange #happynewyear #2026

🧡 Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas from your #drawchangefamily 🎄✨

Two days left! ✨🎁 Honor someone special and bring vital art therapy to unhoused children. Donate $25 by Thursday, 12/18 to send a hand-made gift bundle to a loved one. 🧡Order yours at: drawchange.org/donate #ArtTherapy #GiveHope #drawchange

Since 2012, our programs in Ethiopia have been a beacon of hope and creativity. 🎨 🧡 From Atlanta to Ethiopia, we celebrate the art and voices of these amazing children. Join us in spreading joy and inspiration! #drawchange #ethiopianart #artforchange #thankfulhearts

✨Orlando, this is what 9 years of consistency looks like. Since 2017, we’ve held space for children to heal, express, and grow through art…and these thank-yous say it best. Every brushstroke tells a story. Every smile reflects your support. 🧡 #drawchange #orlandoprograms #healingthroughart #arttherapyforkids #gratitudeinmotion

Play a part in making art therapy accessible for all children. 🎨💛 When you become a Sustaining Member you'll be supporting our art-therapy-based approach to mental health and self expression. Head to drawchange.org/donate and select the “MONTHLY” option to make a lasting impact!

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