Join us in welcoming three new volunteer Program Leads, creating more meaningful experiences for children while strengthening our program’s sustainability. Committed to empowering children through the arts, we proudly welcome these emerging leaders within the organization!
Training New Program Leads
By training new Program Leads, members of our community further our mission to directly serve children experiencing poverty and homelessness. These volunteers underwent comprehensive training that included:
Familiarizing themselves with drawchange’s core values and methodologies
Learning effective strategies for engaging and supporting children
Developing art therapy techniques, adapting programs to meet individual needs
Through our training sessions, we can be sure that each Program Lead is equipped to uphold the drawchange standard, which is known for, making a difference in the life of each child that enters a drawchange session.
Enhancing Our Program Stability at drawchange
By incorporating new Program Leads, we're laying a strong foundation for the future, directly contributing to the stability of our programs with:
Consistent Quality: Training leads maintain a uniform approach, ensuring every child benefits from a consistent, high-quality experience.
Reliable Delivery: With more trained individuals, we ensure programs run smoothly even if unforeseen circumstances arise, preventing disruptions.
Leadership Development: New leads gain valuable experience, growing into future mentors and advocates for our mission.
Volunteer Support: A stronger team prevents burnout and ensures our volunteers feel supported and empowered.
Supporting Long-term Sustainability
Beyond immediate program benefits, training new Program Leads is a crucial step toward our long-term sustainability as an organization:
Community Engagement: Engaging volunteers deeply with our mission strengthens community ties and builds a network of advocates who can support drawchange in various capacities over time.
Scalability: With a robust team of trained volunteers, we expand our reach without overextending resources, allowing us to serve children effectively.
Leadership Development: Empowering volunteers with leadership roles ensures we have a pipeline of experienced individuals ready to step up as needed, supporting the organization's continuity.
Introducing Our New Program Leads
We’re proud to announce our new Program Leads, who bring unique strengths and a
shared passion for our mission:
Lauren Deleon is a full-time student with a heart for service. She has volunteered extensively at the university, food pantries, and the Special Olympics
Rosyl Igcasenza has a passion for helping others. With past volunteer experience supporting children, she understands the power of creative expression as a healing modality.
Stephany Deleon’s experience in the public school system and her childhood challenges give her insight into the struggles our children face.
A Future Built on Strong Foundations
As the drawchange family grows, our emerging leaders mark a significant milestone in ensuring the stability and sustainability of our organization. This investment in leadership development and program quality guarantees that we can continue to support and inspire children for years to come.
As we celebrate this achievement, we remain committed to our vision of empowering children experiencing homelessness and poverty. We invite you to join us in supporting this journey, as every step we take is a step toward a more stable and sustainable future for drawchange and the children we serve. Help fuel our mission at drawchange.com/donate!
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