What is a conscience?
Written by Adena McCowan – Mental Health Assistant The conscience is an internal voice that guides us to act with kindness, respect, and fairness—and to make things right when we do not act this way. The critical period for developing the conscience is in the first three years of life. The positive experiences adults share […]
2017 Annual Meetings
The 2017 Annual Meetings of the Rainbows United Board of Directors and Rainbows United Charitable Fund Board were held Tuesday, December 12. Rainbows celebrated a 45th year with many highlights, recognitions and voted in a new slate of officers for 2018. Highlights for the year include: Rainbows celebrated 45 years of serving more than […]
A Letter from the President
“When you are part of Rainbows and you uplift the world, you can’t help be uplifted by that experience. Every time I give of my strength, it forever changes the shape of who I am.” – Linda Weir Enegren, Founder, Rainbows United, Inc. In Fiscal Year 2017, Rainbows celebrated its 45th birthday. In 1972, with […]
Seasonal Bucket List
Written by Carol Martin, Rainbows’ Finance Department The holidays are upon us again, and there are so many things to do. It can be exhausting, trying to hit all the parties, concerts and school programs. What is most needed, however, is time to relax and have some fun with the family. If you have “FOMO,” […]
Fashion Passion 2017
As we enter into the holidays and the season of giving, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes – “when action meets compassion, lives change.” Recently, I witnessed this first hand at Fashion Passion, Rainbows signature fundraising event. Over 650 people gathered together to support Rainbows and through their actions, thousands of children […]
Blair Miller Staff Highlight
Just wrapping up her third Fashion Passion event, Rainbows is celebrating what Blair Miller means to their team. Blair began working at Rainbows in June of 2015. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Services Management and Community Development from Wichita State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Friends University. Throughout Blair’s career […]
Michael White
This year’s InterHab Conference was held October 25 – 27 in Topeka. It’s always a wonderful time of learning and networking for staff who attend. Connecting with others across the state on important issues impacting providers as well as individuals served. The event ended Friday with the Awards and recognition lunch. Michael White, Rainbows’ teen […]
Strategic Planning
In December 2016, Rainbows’ Board of Directors started the process of strategic planning by engaging Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI). Since that time, a Design Team made up 4 Board Members, 3 staff and CEI staff worked together to identify the specific steps for a strategic plan. This past summer surveys regarding Rainbows’ […]
10:15+ Celebration
One day each year is set aside to honor staff members who have served at Rainbows for 10 years or more. This special celebration is the 10:15+ Club event. Typically, every year on October 15 at 10:15 a.m., Club members are transported to secret locations where the day is spent doing fun activities and celebrating milestones. […]
DIY Halloween
-Written by Carol Martin, Rainbows’ Finance Dept. If an elaborate and expensive Halloween costume is out of the picture for you and your family members, try these fast and easy DIY costume ideas. Gather the family around the kitchen table or couch for a brainstorming session. Write down your favorite movie and TV characters, […]
