Press Release: Celebrating 5000 Cases Solved! Dear DNAngels Community, We are thrilled to announce a monumental milestone in our journey – 5000 cases solved! Since our inception in February 2019, DNAngels has evolved into a formidable nonprofit organization, embodying the spirit of compassion and commitment to reuniting families. From a humble beginning with just 5 search angels, DNAngels has grown into a powerhouse of 93 volunteers. Among them, 23 are dedicated genetic genealogists, with …
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Celebrating the DNAngels Volunteers of the Month for November
In every organization, there are those unsung heroes who quietly dedicate their time and energy to make a significant impact. At DNAngels, we are fortunate to have an exceptional team of volunteers, and it's time to shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of our Volunteers of the Month for November. Jessica Helms - Intake Specialist Extraordinaire Team Lead Tammy Ramos rightly praises Jessica's remarkable journey at DNAngels. As our Intake Specialist, Jessica has made an …
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Recognizing Exceptional Volunteers: DNAngels.org September 2023 Volunteers of the Month
In the world of volunteer organizations, the dedication and hard work of volunteers often go unnoticed. However, at DNAngels.org, we believe in celebrating and honoring the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers who tirelessly work towards fulfilling our mission of helping individuals discover their biological roots. For September 2023, we are proud to announce our Volunteer of the Month awards, recognizing two exceptional individuals whose contributions have been nothing short of …
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Reclaiming Identity: Stories of Discovery in the DNA Era
In the past, it was extraordinarily difficult for individuals who were unaware of the identity of one or both of their parents to uncover this information. Adopted individuals would need to access sealed court records. Those from single-parent households required the cooperation of the known parent. For individuals without either resource, discovery seemed impossible. Children conceived from donor gametes were often kept in the dark due to fears of rejection of their non-biological parents. …
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Volunteers of the month August 2023
Heidi Billingsley Keuper This month’s first Volunteer of the Month is Heidi Billingsley Keuper! Heidi has bee a volunteer with DNAngels for 2 years this September! She is currently a case manager, assistant HR person, and someone who always has a sympathetic ear. Since day one, our Heidi Boo has been impressing and charming people with her skills and her Southern “Je ne sais quoi”. Jennifer Scweibinz says, “Working with Heidi is always a positive experience! When cases were slow, …
Who am I Now?
Who is that girl I seeStaring straight back at me?When will my reflection showWho I am inside?Christina Aguilera - Reflection Genetic mirroring refers to the ability to recognize physical similarities between oneself and family members due to shared DNA. This often anchors us to our cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Such similarities might be expressed as, “I have my father's eyes” or “I look just like Aunt Mary.” Experiencing a Non-Parental Event (NPE) can drastically reshape …