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Congrats to this month’s nonprofit of the month:<br />
SeeMYChild<br />
Volunteer Spotlight:<br />
DONNA TRUMBO<br />
SeeMYchild, whose tagline<br />
is “ensuring every<br />
child is seen, heard,<br />
and loved,” truly believes in<br />
living out the African proverb<br />
"It takes a village to raise a<br />
child." By showcasing the<br />
phenomenal feats of youth,<br />
coordinating community events<br />
that acknowledge momentous<br />
cultural occasions—including<br />
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and<br />
<strong>June</strong>teenth—and facilitating<br />
courageous conversations<br />
focused on DEIB (diversity,<br />
equity, inclusion, and belonging),<br />
the organization aims to build<br />
open, healthy, and inclusive<br />
communities that allow students<br />
to thrive. The nonprofit also<br />
helps high school students<br />
develop their leadership skills<br />
and provides scholarships<br />
to graduating seniors who<br />
demonstrate financial need.<br />
For more information, including ways<br />
you can donate or volunteer, visit<br />
seemychild.org.<br />
What made you want to become a<br />
volunteer for seeMYchild? When I<br />
was younger, I got teased for being<br />
Asian, and there was no support<br />
system to remind me that it was<br />
okay to be me in a predominately<br />
white environment. Knowing your<br />
identity and being proud of it is<br />
something every child, parent,<br />
teacher, co-worker, boss, and<br />
community leader deserves. Raising<br />
awareness about embracing one’s<br />
identity through special events<br />
can transform the way we look at<br />
one another and bring our diverse<br />
community together.<br />
What do your volunteer duties<br />
entail? I help facilitate educational<br />
forums and coordinate booths at<br />
seeMYchild’s community events.<br />
Is there training required? No.<br />
What’s the time commitment?<br />
Volunteers should expect to join<br />
weekly, one-hour event prep<br />
meetings, and be available to help<br />
about eight hours on event days.<br />
What’s been the best day of<br />
volunteering so far? This past<br />
January, seeMYchild hosted the<br />
sixth annual Placer County MLK, Jr.<br />
Day March & Family Celebration.<br />
I’ve watched the event grow from<br />
roughly 150 participants to 400.<br />
It’s so exciting, heartwarming, and<br />
encouraging to see the community<br />
support our events.<br />
What’s one of the biggest<br />
challenges? The most pressing need<br />
is bringing a fund developer on<br />
board, ensuring seeMYchild can grow<br />
its programming and employees.<br />
The goal is to eventually have a brick<br />
and mortar: a safe environment for<br />
youths to build relationships, gain<br />
self-esteem, and thrive.<br />
Top and bottom 3 photos by Alix Bryant. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
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