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, […]
Halloween Activities
Halloween is right around the corner. Check out these fun seasonal activities that both you and your kids will love! Q- Tip Skeletons Who knew that Q-tips made such excellent skeletal bones? Your kids can have all sorts of fun making a collection of skeletons in funny and interesting positions. Halloween Egg […]
A letter from the President
On August 7, 2017, we celebrated Rainbows’ 45th birthday with staff at our Annual All Staff meeting. Thanks to the gift of a joint donor, Rainbows was able to meet at Botanica for the 4th year. It is such a beautiful setting to welcome staff and highlight one of our Guiding Principles: “Be positive, celebrate […]
Discipline vs Punishment
Written by Cindie Silmon, LCMFT – Mental Health Specialist Parenting can be very hard. Our hopes for our children are that they grow up to be happy, productive adults. Many parents struggle with finding the right solution for addressing their child’s misbehavior. As children grow they are naturally going to make mistakes and will challenge […]
Da’Marion’s Story
When Da’Marion Bland was two-and-a-half years old he was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, juvenile arthritis, and a sleeping disorder. Now, he is ten years old and has been attending Camp Woodchuck for the past five summers. “Since he’s been going to Camp he sees himself as unique instead of different,” says Da’Marion’s mother, Margo. Da’Marion […]
Ongoing Volunteers
Peter Hampel’s 10th Annual Luau was a special evening, with over 577 people in attendance at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Among those 577, we had 25+ individuals on-site to volunteer. Volunteers were used in nearly every aspect of event staffing – from face painters to photographers, drink-makers to ticket-sellers, and all the tasks in between. The Luau, […]
Behind the Hampel Luau
The success of Peter Hampel’s Luau is due to the leadership and vision of the Hampel family. Over the past ten years, Peter Hampel and his family, along with the support of generous donors, partners, volunteers and attendees have raised over $334,000 net to provide vital funds for Rainbows’ programs and services. When the Hampel […]