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Meet the 2021 #AerieREAL Changemakers<\/a>! Aerie<\/a> granted $20,000 to each of the 20 ideas 23 advocates have for changing the world. They\u2019re providing resources to their communities. They\u2019re creating social consciousness by empowering youth. These Changemakers<\/a> are building strong foundations and keep it REAL. It is our honor to celebrate these incredible individuals who are pushing humanity\u00a0forward<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alesha Thomas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@adaptiveparentproject<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started Adaptive Parent Project to provide resources and support for parents with disabilities worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anya Bhopa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@anyabhopa<\/a>
@thecanadiancourageproject<\/a>
www.thecanadiancourageproject.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I co-founded The Canadian Courage Project to support youth as they transition from a homeless shelter into independent living.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aria Cata\u00f1<\/strong>o<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@ariacatano<\/a>
@waterdropla<\/a>
waterdropla.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I co-founded Water Drop LA in response to a lack of access to clean water in unhoused communities across the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ava Suppelsa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@ava.suppelsa <\/a>
@hopeontherow<\/a>
www.hopeontherow.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded my own non-profit organization called Hope on the Row. Every week, a team of my volunteers and I serve upwards of 100 members of the local unhoused community by providing fresh meals, clothing, supplies and support. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bethany Klapwyk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@tenderfarmer<\/a>
@zocalocommunityfarm<\/a>
zocaloorganics.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded \u201cTender Farmer\u201d which offers coaching, courses, and wellness programs to help build community among farmers and support farmers in their wellness and personal development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Branch\u00e9 Foston<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@branchefoston<\/a> 
@thehoneyblock<\/a> 
TheHoneyBlock.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an Herbalist & Yoga Instructor and founder of @thehoneyblock, my passion is to bring wellness classes to my community in South Central, LA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Candy Calder\u00f3<\/strong>n<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@candycalderon_<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded Glow Wellness Tour<\/a>, a health & wellness educational platform, community, and event series (virtual & in-person) focused on BIPOC Latinas and Women of Color from multicultural backgrounds to help them reclaim their wellbeing, after identifying the lack of access and diversity in wellness. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deesha Panchal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@georgia.yl<\/a>
@deesha.panchal05 <\/a>
georgiayouthleaders.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I developed Georgia Youth Leaders to enable the next generation of socially conscious leaders to tackle problems in their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Weatherhead<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@emilyweatherhead<\/a>
www.musiciansfound.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I created Musicians Found to make musical instruments and programs more accessible to communities. Our first project is sending instruments to older adults in long-term care and community settings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Karen Zhao & Mylan Young<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@unc_smile<\/a>
@karenzsmiles<\/a>
dentistry.unc.edu\/smileclinic\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We started a mobile dental clinic in our community. SMILE provides free dental care to those with physical, social, or financial barriers to care, such as homeless patients, women and children seeking shelter from domestic violence, incarcerated patients, special needs patients, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kylee McGrane<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@momentofmagicfoundation<\/a>
@kyleelauren<\/a>
www.amomentofmagic.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded A Moment of Magic with a vision to harness the power of creativity, friendship, and laughter as a tool in healing. The result is pure magic!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren Abercrombie<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@Inclusionfusion<\/a>
www.inclusionfusion.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I created Inclusion Fusion, an organized dedicated to advocate for inclusion and acceptance. Inclusion Fusion provides a variety of inclusive programs for individuals with disabilities, like life skills, social skills, and dance classes, with the overall mission to help everyone achieve a successful and independent life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Liz Plachta<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@rubysrainbow<\/a>
www.rubysrainbow.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am co-founder and executive director of Ruby\u2019s Rainbow, a nonprofit organization providing scholarships to people with Down syndrome for post-secondary education while showing the world just how amazing and capable they are!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rachel Rutter<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@ruttra01<\/a>
@projectlibertadorg<\/a>
www.projectlibertad.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My nonprofit organization Project Libertad<\/a> defends kids against deportation to dangerous situations and fights for a world where all immigrant kids have access to the legal services, social services, academic support, and leadership opportunities they need and deserve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rebecca Damante<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@prideandlessprejudice<\/a>
@beccadamante<\/a>
www.prideandlessprejudice.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mother and I co-founded Pride and Less Prejudice, a non-profit organization that sends LGBTQ-inclusive books to PreK to third grade classrooms across the United States and Canada. We also offer free teacher resource guides, professional development workshops, and author read-alouds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sara Miller<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@sodanational<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded SODA: Student Organ Donation Advocates in college, and have led our expansion to 38 chapters (and counting!). We have educated 10,000 students and registered more than 1,300 as organ donors. Learn more and get involved with saving lives at sodanational.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shreya Mantha<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

www.foundationforgirls.org<\/a>
@foundationforgirls<\/a>
@shreyamantha<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My sister, Sahana, and I co-founded Foundation For Girls to economically empower homeless single mothers and support their children with resources, relationships, and recommendations to enable multi-generational impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Three Little Ghouls: Ambika, Sahara, Taylor<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@threelittleghouls<\/a>
@gangesgal<\/a>
@icedteaangel<\/a>
@saharanotsarah<\/a>
https:\/\/threelittleghouls.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re the authors of Three Little Ghouls! Our book series seeks to bring underrepresented forms of diversity to the forefront of the fantasy genre, children\u2019s literature and elementary schools. We poured our personal passions and advocacy into this project and we hope to enchant the world for our young readers, while also spreading the message of self love and acceptance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Victoria Ifan<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

@legaciesliveoninc<\/a>
@victoriazee<\/a>
www.legaciesliveon.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded Legacies Live On Inc, a nonprofit community which supports young grievers and helps them honor their loved one\u2019s legacy with purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zoe Jenkins<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

dicce.org<\/a>
@thezoejenkins <\/a>
@dicceorg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I founded DICCE, an organization building empathy and equity through Gen-Z led diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to the fam, Changemakers! We\u2019re so excited about the tomorrows you are building and can\u2019t wait to hear more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you our next #AerieREAL Changemaker<\/a>? Learn more about the program here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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