Dr. Andrew Henderson opened his dental practice, The Smile Lounge, this year with a dual mission: to promote dental health, and to support kids in our community. Learn about his creative partnership with The Shadow Project.
Local Dentist Gives Back to Support Kids with Disabilities
February 2021 Newsletter: Sensory Tools = Empowered Learners
Stress. Anxiety. Frustration. For students with learning challenges, months of distance learning has taken a toll on their confidence and mental health. As part of our response to COVID-19, The Shadow Project has equipped hundreds of students with sensory toolkits for home use to help them cope with the trauma of the pandemic.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kimber McDowell
In honor of National Mentoring Month, we chatted with one of our volunteer Reading Mentors, Kimber McDowell, to hear more about her experience. During COVID-19, Kimber and her mentees meet virtually for reading practice and connection with peers while remote school continues.
Storytime with Heroes—Coming Soon!
The Franklin High School Football team is offering hope to K-8 students in The Shadow Project through story-telling. Sign up now to get the videos straight to your inbox when they are published.
December 2020 Newsletter
Why We Love Special Education Teachers On this Giving Tuesday, we express our appreciation for these dedicated teachers, whose work has never been more challenging than right now. Remote learning is an especially difficult format for children with disabilities. Despite being exhausted by the stresses of the pandemic, special ed teachers