Cooking is Love Made Visible
Rainbows’ cook, Ryan Lewis, grew up with seven great uncles in the restaurant business. He started in the industry washing dishes at age 15, and by the time he was 19 he was a salaried manager (at the time the youngest salaried manager in the nationwide chain he worked for). He spent the next few […]
Sticking to it:
Inevitably when we approach a new year we hear talk about goal setting. Certainly a fresh start on the calendar can be a great time to examine our lives and our habits and determine if we want to make changes. Ultimately, goal setting can happen any time during the year and can help spur us […]
Now she’s confident, creative and vibrant
Twelve-year-old Amiya Marcelle Irene Miner (Miya) loves art and her goal in life is to become a graphic artist. Miya is on the Autism Spectrum Disorder scale, as well as having developmental and behavioral disabilities. “In 2014 when I was looking for a program to help us, the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization gave me […]
2020 Annual Recap
Employee HonoredEarly Childhood Special Education Teacher Mindy Brockmeyer was awarded the 2020 Prism Award at the virtual 2020 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 15. The award was delivered earlier in the day to Mindy by her supervisor, Sedgwick County Infant/Toddler Services Coordinator Alexia Foster. This award was created in 2013 to recognize a staff member […]
Create Holiday Magic
2020 has been a wild year with many inconsistencies. This holiday season I want to make sure the children are surrounded with the warmth and comfort of tradition. Kids in Classroom 7 were already talking about Christmas and Santa in the summer months! This December is filled with holiday activities. The children kicked off the […]
Hiker, Musician, Photographer, Videographer
Here we are, one year into my journey at Rainbows United as Marketing Specialist. My name is Isaac Penner, and for the past 12 months I have been the man behind the screen for what you see with the Rainbows’ corporate brand. Rainbows has created an impeccable place for me to express my creativity while […]
Working Together to Make a Difference
If it’s fall – it’s United Way time! Here at Rainbows United, we are in the midst of planning our internal employee campaign. Of course, that looks a little different this year. We are once again honored to stand with our transformational partners at the United Way of the Plains and want to thank everyone […]
Perspective, Self-Confidence, Purpose
Volunteering is at the heart of our communities and is a driving force for positive change worldwide. It is a great way to make a difference in the lives of others, plus you’ll discover some pretty amazing benefits in your own life while you’re at it! Volunteers play a key role in the success of […]
Butler County Infant/Toddler Services
Reprinted from the Butler County Times Gazette, By Times Gazette Staff Augusta—When COVID-19 hit in March, followed shortly by stay-at-home orders, little Natalie Lind’s need for help to develop was in full swing. Born six weeks premature, she had found a way to walk just before Christmas after months of work with the help of her […]
KYLA KUSS, AMERICORPS VISTA
Written by Kyla Kuss, AmeriCorps VISTA When I came across the opening in Rainbows United Research Department with AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), I knew it was something I wanted to do. Helping kids while working with details and data was exactly what I was looking for. However, I did not apply right […]
