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A Touch Of Understanding

At A Touch of Understanding we change lives by teaching empathy, inclusion & respect. This is accomplished thru the lens of disability awareness.

We create a lasting impact in our schools & communities by inspiring kindness, understanding, & compassion.

11/19/2025

Tonight’s the Night!
Tune in at 6 PM to watch A Touch of Understanding featured on KCRA 3 News as part of their 70th Anniversary Celebration spotlighting local nonprofits! 🌟
Join us as reporter Lee Anne Denyer visits our Disability Awareness Workshop at Pershing Elementary to share the heart of our mission: empathy, respect, and inclusion. 💙
📺 Watch live on KCRA 3 at 6 PM
💻 Or stream later at KCRA.com
We’re thrilled to share this moment with you!

11/18/2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Dendall 🌟
Meet Jennifer Dendall — a retired 4th grade teacher whose passion for education and inclusion continues to shine through her volunteer work with A Touch of Understanding (ATOU).
For 35 years, Jennifer inspired young minds in the classroom — more than 20 of those years at Cobblestone Elementary in the Rocklin Unified School District. During that time, Jennifer saw firsthand the lasting impact of ATOU’s Disability Awareness Workshops on her students.
“A Touch of Understanding is one of the most powerful programs I have ever experienced,” she shares.
Each year, she eagerly welcomed ATOU into her classroom — not as a one-day event, but as a foundation for continued learning. Jennifer wove the lessons of empathy, kindness, and respect into her daily curriculum, helping her students carry those values far beyond the classroom walls.
Now retired, Jennifer has joined ATOU as a volunteer, bringing her unique perspective from both sides of the experience. She loves learning each station, assisting students as they explore what it means to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes,” and sharing in those moments of understanding that spark lifelong change.
We’re so grateful to have Jennifer on our team — continuing to make a difference, one workshop at a time. 💙

11/18/2025

*This Thursday! Eat Pizza...Support ATOU*
Don’t forget — this Thursday, November 20th, you can make a difference just by dining out!
Join A Touch of Understanding (ATOU) at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Roseville between 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
When you show your flyer (digital or printed), BJ’s will donate 20% of your food and soft beverage sales to support ATOU’s mission of promoting understanding, respect, and inclusion for people of all abilities.
Every slice, sip, and smile helps ATOU continue reaching students through our disability awareness workshops!
📍 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
1200 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA
Bring your friends, family, and appetite — and let’s make Thursday a feel-good, do-good kind of day!

11/17/2025

*Just TWO days away*
Our ATOU feature on KCRA 3 will air Wednesday, November 19th during their 6 PM segment— and we’re so excited for you to see it! 🌟
Thank you again to Lee Anne Denyer, the KCRA team, and Principal Kendra Sheldon for helping share this beautiful story of empathy in action. 💙
Set your reminders — you won’t want to miss this!

11/13/2025

The Countdown to Giving Tuesday Begins!
Mark your calendars — December 2nd is your chance to join a global day of generosity and help A Touch of Understanding continue building empathy, inclusion, and respect for students across Northern California.✨
This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 to enhance our disability awareness workshops with updated technology — ensuring every presentation continues to inspire compassion and understanding in every classroom.

When you give to ATOU, you’re not just donating — you’re igniting kindness in young hearts and helping us reach even more students with the message that differences are something to be celebrated. 💛

Save the Date. Share the Message. Be the Difference.
Together, let’s keep changing lives — one workshop, one student, one act of kindness at a time.

11/13/2025

Exciting update!
Our ATOU feature on KCRA 3 has a new air date — and we couldn’t be more grateful that they chose to highlight our mission!
👉 Now airing: Wednesday, Nov. 19 during their 6 PM news segment.
Sometimes news schedules shift, and that just means we get to share the excitement a little longer!
We can’t wait for you to see reporter Lee Anne Denyer’s visit to our Disability Awareness Workshop at Pershing Elementary.
Stay tuned — more to come! 🌟

11/12/2025

It’s airing this evening! Don’t miss A Touch of Understanding’s feature on KCRA 3 as part of their 70th Anniversary Celebration spotlighting local nonprofits! 💙
Catch our story tonight, during their 6pm segment, on KCRA 3 News or watch online at KCRA.com.
We’re so proud to share our mission of empathy, inclusion, and understanding with the community!

11/12/2025

With Gratitude and Heart This Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that fills our hearts with gratitude — and at A Touch of Understanding, that list is long.
We are deeply thankful for the incredible individuals and partners who make our mission come alive every single day.
🌟 To our amazing volunteers – your time, compassion, and energy bring our message of empathy and inclusion to life in classrooms across the region. You are the heart of ATOU, and your impact reaches far beyond the walls of each workshop.
💛 To our supporters and donors – your generosity fuels our mission and keeps the ripple of understanding growing stronger. Because of you, we continue to reach more students, teachers, and communities each year.
🤝 To our Board of Directors and dedicated team – your leadership, creativity, and passion inspire everything we do. Thank you for standing firmly behind our shared vision of a world that embraces kindness and celebrates differences.
As we pause to give thanks this season, we celebrate you—our ATOU family—for helping us touch hearts, open minds, and change lives. Together, we’re creating a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans with Gratitude and Respect
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.
At A Touch of Understanding, we believe deeply in the power of respect and empathy — values our veterans embody every day. Their service reminds us that understanding, compassion, and unity make our communities and our nation stronger.
To all who have served and continue to serve — thank you for your dedication, your strength, and your example. 💛

11/11/2025

*Just 2 Days Away*
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 6 PM — A Touch of Understanding (ATOU) will be featured on KCRA 3 News as part of their 70th Anniversary Celebration spotlighting local nonprofits making a difference! 💙

Reporter Lee Anne Denyer joined us at Pershing Elementary School to experience one of our Disability Awareness Workshops firsthand — and we can’t wait for you to see the story!

Tune in to KCRA 3 at 6 PM or watch online later at KCRA.com.
Let’s celebrate this wonderful recognition together! 🌟

11/06/2025

*Everyone Has a Story*
A 24-year-old young man sat by the train window and shouted with excitement,
“Dad, look—the trees are going behind us!”
Moments later, he laughed, “Dad, look—the clouds are running with us!”
A young couple nearby exchanged looks, feeling pity for what they assumed was childish behavior. One whispered to his father,
“Why don’t you take your son to a good doctor?”
The father smiled gently and said,
“We just came from the hospital… my son was blind from birth.
He just got his eyes today.” 💛
✨ Sometimes what you see is only part of someone’s story.
Pause. Listen. Understand.
Because what’s ordinary to you might be a miracle to someone else.

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5280 Stirling St, Ste 102
Granite Bay, CA
95746

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://www.TouchOfUnderstanding.org/

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