Touched by Type 1 Receives Transformational Grant from Parikh Giving Alliance

We’re proud to share that Touched by Type 1 has been selected to receive a Transformational Change Grant from the Parikh Giving Alliance.

The two-year, $20,000 grant will help us continue expanding programs and resources for people and families impacted by type 1 diabetes, including our Type 1 at School program.

Celebrating Changemakers in Central Florida

On August 11, the Parikh Giving Alliance brought together 50 nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and changemakers for its Summer Change Makers Breakfast at Eola View.

The event recognized organizations selected during the Alliance’s 2026 Summer Grant Cycle and celebrated the people doing important work throughout Central Florida.

Touched by Type 1 was selected as one of three organizations beginning the first year of a two-year, $20,000 Transformational Change Grant, receiving $10,000 this year.

Our founder, Elizabeth Forrest, represented Touched by Type 1 at the event alongside other local nonprofit leaders working throughout our community.

Supporting Type 1 at School

This grant will help Touched by Type 1 continue strengthening and expanding Type 1 at School.

The program gives educators, school nurses, administrators, coaches, counselors, and other school staff practical information and tools to better understand and support students living with type 1 diabetes.

For Elizabeth and the Touched by Type 1 team, reaching more schools means helping create environments where students with type 1 diabetes feel understood, supported, and safe throughout their school day.

With support from the Parikh Giving Alliance, we can bring this education to more school communities and continue providing resources for students, families, and the people who support them every day.

Continuing the Work

Touched by Type 1 began with Elizabeth’s own experience living with type 1 diabetes and her desire to make sure others impacted by type 1 diabetes had a community around them.

Today, that community includes families, volunteers, healthcare professionals, partners, donors, advocates, and so many others who have helped Touched by Type 1 grow and reach more people.

We are incredibly grateful to the Parikh Giving Alliance for believing in this work and helping us take another step forward.

And to our Touched by Type 1 community, thank you. Your support makes all of this possible.

We’re excited to keep growing, reaching more families, and making sure people impacted by type 1 diabetes know they are never alone.