Giving Back to Our Community
I believe deeply that children are our future, and that every child deserves access to art, creativity, and support—especially those who face the greatest challenges. While I'm grateful to work with many families in our community, I'm also committed to bringing art and enrichment to underserved children who might not otherwise have these opportunities.
I'm proud to volunteer with and support two incredible organizations that serve children with special needs:
ParentsCAN Family Center
Napa, CA
ParentsCAN serves Napa County families raising children with disabilities and special needs. They partner with and guide parents when challenges arise in their child's education, health, behavior, or development. All services are offered free of charge in both English and Spanish, and their advocates are themselves parents or siblings of children with special needs. I've had the privilege of teaching free art classes and leading music circle time for their playgroups, and I've witnessed firsthand the amazing work they do supporting families in our community.
Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities
Rainbow House is an orphanage and preschool in Thailand that serves children with disabilities. When I was 20 years old, I spent two months working at Rainbow House, and it changed my life. This remarkable organization provides care, education, and love to children with special needs, with the ultimate goal of helping them find adoptive families. They run a basic preschool program and work tirelessly to give these children the bright futures they deserve.
I know the directors of both organizations personally and can vouch that your donations will go directly to supporting these children. If you'd like to give back, please consider donating to ParentsCAN or to Rainbow House for art supplies and other resources these children need.
Together, we can ensure that all children—regardless of their circumstances—have the chance to thrive.
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CLASSES
Encouraging play, slowing down and taking time to notice the surrounding world.
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ABOUT ME
Cordelia (Cordie) Brown is an early childhood educator and the founder/teacher of The Art Nest.
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My Art
Explore my artwork and consider opportunities to purcase and/or commission works.