Launching Ceremony-07/26/2025

On July 26, 2025, Draw Together officially launched with a community celebration at the San Clemente Community Center. The event, hosted by founder Anna Zhang, brought together nearly 50 attendees, including families, youth volunteers, and local leaders such as San Clemente City Council Member Wu Zhen, who praised the campaign’s mission of inclusion through creativity.

The launch highlighted Draw Together’s origins — inspired by the Together with Aqua fundraiser, which raised $30,000 to purchase and renovate a wheelchair‑accessible van for a disabled teen, Aqua. Guests participated in a community mural station, viewed over 15 donated artworks, and witnessed a symbolic check presentation celebrating the funds raised for Aqua’s dream to explore the world. Additional donations, charity sales, and a raffle raised $2,000 to support children with disabilities.

Draw Together invites all children to submit artwork year‑round to be displayed and sold at community events, with proceeds supporting accessibility needs and life‑changing dreams for local families. This launch marks the first step in a campaign that aims to partner with schools, nonprofits, and art galleries to inspire creativity and inclusion across the community.