Building inclusive communities where disability is understood, accepted and
Helping Swans Co. is a nonprofit organization
empowering children, families, and communities.
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Discover Helping Swans: Empowering Communities
We believe in the power of community and the importance of working together to achieve our goals. At Helping Swans, we empower individuals and communities to create lasting change. Explore our website to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
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Cape-Abilities Campaign
Family For Life
Abilities in Action
Abilities in Action
Achievements and milestones
About Helping Swans
🌿 About Us: Achievements & Milestones
At Helping Swans Co., we are proud to lead in advocacy for disability inclusion, autism awareness, and rare disease support. Our mission is to empower underserved families, especially within the Spanish-speaking and Latino communities, through education, resources, and representation.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
- Life Impact Global Autism Mom of the Year Award , ABM Community.
- Appointed as a Latino Community Ambassador for the Fox Theatre, part of the inaugural group of cultural leaders in Atlanta.
- Honored as a Latina Poderosa and named among the Top 50 Latinas of Georgia.
- Recognized as a Notable Mention Honoree for influential leadership and community advocacy.
- Recipient of the Amazon Butts & Newton Counties Community Fund Grant through ChangeX for the Rooted in Inclusion project.
🗣️ Presentations & Conferences
- IndoUSRare Orphan Drug Conference (VA)
- World Orphan Drug Congress Europe (Barcelona, Spain)
- Milestones Autism Summit (OH)
- The Family Café (FL)
- Neurodivergent Summit (FL)
- Kidpreneur Expo (GA)
- Global Genes Week in Rare (MO)
💛 Community Initiatives
- Back-to-School Workshops (Conyers, GA)
- Holiday Toy Drive (Covington, GA)
- Author Readings promoting inclusion and literacy nationwide
🤝 Corporate & Nonprofit Partnerships
- Collaborated with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) to support families.
- Developed disability inclusion workshops for Fortune 500 companies and community organizations.
🏛️ Advocacy & Legislative Leadership
- Georgia Team Coordinator for Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill and Rare Across America (2024–2025)
- Appointed RDLA Advisory Committee Member & Mentor (2024–2025)
- Participant in CDC Newborn Screening Week (GA)
💚 Ongoing Impact
Every partnership, event, and achievement brings us closer to our mission breaking barriers, bridging gaps, and building inclusive communities across Newton County and beyond.
Nonprofit Organization
"Our mission at Helping Swans Co. Nonprofit 501c3 is to partner with our community with workshops with our Disability Inclusion Advocate Speaker.
Upcoming events
Life Impact Autism Mom of the Year
ABM Awards 1st Annual
📍Virtual
🗓️ January 24, 2026
This award honors mothers whose advocacy and lived experience have created meaningful impact within the autism community, recognizing leadership, resilience, and dedication to families and inclusion.
Autism Speaks
Advocacy Day
State Capitol
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
🗓️ February 5, 2026
Autism Speaks Advocacy Day brings advocates and families together at the State Capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for policies that improve access, services, and inclusion for the autism community.
Literacy Extravaganza
Newton County Schools
📍 Covington, Georgia
🗓️ February 7, 2026
I’m excited to support the Literacy Extravaganza by creating a sensory room for the first time in this space, and featuring 100 of my inclusive children’s books to support the special needs community and promote disability awareness through literacy.
Rare Disease Week
Capitol Hill Advocacy
📍Washington D.C.
🗓️ February 23-27, 2025
For another year, I will serve as Georgia’s Team Coordinator during Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill, advocating for policies that improve diagnosis, care, research, and support for the rare disease community.
Recent events
Rare Across America Week
Everylife Foundation
📍Georgia
🗓️ August 4–15, 2025
Advocating for rare disease awareness and policy change at the state level. As the Georgia Team Coordinator, meeting with Senators and Congress to push for essential legislative advancements.
Notable Mention
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
🗓️ September 15, 2025
Honored to be recognized as a Notable Mention among Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders. Representation and inclusion matter our stories as Latina women and advocates continue to open doors for others.
Rooted & Rising Kidspreneur 2025
8 Figure Firm
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
🗓️ September 18-19, 2025
Honored to host the children of elite CEOs and law firm owners during a two-day Rooted & Rising experience at The Ritz-Carlton, where I taught confidence, mindset, and connection. Empowering the next generation while an 8-figure firm hosted their mastermind was truly unforgettable..
Amazon & ChangeX
Grant Recipient
📍Newton County, Georgia
🗓️ October 06, 2025
Grateful to be selected as an Amazon Butts & Newton Counties Community Fund recipient through ChangeX. As a Latina founder with disabilities, I’m proud to launch Rooted in Inclusion to build a more inclusive Newton County.
Past events
Capitol Hill Rare Disease Week
📍 Washington, D.C.
🗓️ February 24–28, 2025
Advocating for rare disease awareness and policy change at the nation’s capital. As the Georgia Team Coordinator, we’ll meet with lawmakers to push for essential legislative advancements.
Moms Who Hustle Summit
📍 Woodbridge, New Jersey
🗓️ April 12, 2025
A powerful event for Autism moms in business and advocacy. Marlene will share her insights on balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and advocacy work.
Autism Community
Connections
📍 Covington, Georgia
🗓️ April 27, 2025
Newton County's heartwarming community event focused on celebrating Autism and spreading love. Join us for family fun and connection in the park!
All Star Miracle League 2024
Newton County, GA
📍 Covington, Georgia
🗓️ May 19, 2025
Proud to have served as Team Mom for the Washington Nationals during the All-Star Miracle League. Helping Swans Co. donated goody-bag items, sensory-friendly materials, merch, and a custom banner to support this incredible cause
Though the 2024 event was postponed to 2025, it was a great success.
Giving Back
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Financial Transparency
Helping Swans Co. is committed to responsible stewardship of all donations. Contributions are used to directly support our educationalprograms, disability inclusion initiatives, accessibility resources, and community. As a founder-led nonprofit, we operate with minimal overhead to ensure the greatest possible impact.