Marla is the author of My Thoughts Abandoned. She is also a freelance writer, blogger, and speaker. As the founder of The Bautista Project Inc, a non-profit that provides for homeless community members in Tampa, FL., Marla spends her time feeding, educating, and mentoring people in need.

Ways you can help the homeless community in your city and how you can support The Bautista Project Inc.

Back to school? Masks required? Marla gives us tips on how she's helping her autistic son adjust to wearing a mask and prepared for doing so this school year as children head back during COIVD-19