A day in the life of Amy Foster
-Written by Amy Foster, Rainbows’ Physical Therapist Early Intervention might be a somewhat confusing term. If a person doesn’t have a direct experience to relate it to, they may not know how to describe the term “Early Intervention.” When I, as a therapist, start working with a new family, I have no idea what they are […]
How to make a weighted blanket
Written By: Kathy Van Zelfden, LMSW – MH Specialist with Infants/Toddler Services A weighted blanket is simply a blanket with weight added to it. The extra weight may provide the deep pressure your child needs to calm quicker, relax more, and sleep better. This article will briefly review uses, guidelines, and ideas on how-to-make […]
Volunteer Summary 2017
Dominic Bann, a junior year at Kapaun Mount Carmel High School, plays football, enjoys CrossFit workouts and likes building computers. But perhaps his favorite hobby of all is participating in Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The Eagle Scout Service Project, or more simply […]
2018, here we come!
Approaching January 1 each year, people set personal or professional goals, proclaim their resolutions, and often call for “a new year, new you”. 2018 is now upon us, and Rainbows has been planning for the year to come for quite some time. One of Rainbows’ Guiding Principles is: “Continuously improve in all aspects of our […]
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 […]