5th Annual glow run/walk
Do you want to run a 5k? If you had asked me that question three years ago I would have laughed in your face. Running was the absolute last thing I wanted to do. I thought of it as self-inflicted cruel and unusual punishment. Plus, I was really bad at it. But for some reason, […]
Handprint Valentine’s Day Crafts to do with your child
Hello February! It’s that time of year again – all things pink and red overwhelm store shelves everywhere and chocolate hearts occupy the end of each aisle. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, check out these themed handprint crafts! They will be the perfect activity for you to do with your child leading up […]
41st Annual blarney breakfast
I remember my first Blarney Breakfast, it was the 34th Annual event. I arrived early and immediately discovered that the morning would be like none other. It was fun, loud, chaotic and a great way to start St. Patrick’s Day. People came to have a good time, enjoy a delicious breakfast and give so children […]
Community Rewards
Did you know by doing your normal grocery shopping at Dillons you can help children with special needs served through Rainbows United? 1. Go to www.dillons.com…/communityrewards 2. Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards 4. […]
How to make 2016 your best year ever.
Once a year, you get to make a fresh start. All the bad times and poor choices are washed away. After the Christmas decorations are put up and the last thank you note is written, it’s time for some serious soul-searching. How do you make 2016 your best year ever? I’ve made dozens of New […]
Remembering 2015: A Letter From the president
December marks the month of the year that Rainbows hosts our Annual Meetings for both Rainbows United, Inc. and the Rainbows United Charitable Foundation. It is a time for us to review what occurred during Fiscal Year 2015. It is also a time for us to recognize some of the many individuals and companies who […]
Sleep: How Important Is It Really?
There is compelling evidence that a healthy sleep routine can contribute greatly to one’s physical and mental well-being as well as their overall quality of life. Sufficient sleep ranks among the best defense mechanisms we have to stay healthy and handle our stress. (sleeping.com) Parents may notice their patience, temper, focus, and ability to cope […]
2015 Prism Award Winner: Selena Phillips
One of Rainbows’ Guiding Principles is to be positive, celebrate success and recognize achievements. The Prism Award was created two years ago to recognize an outstanding staff member who exemplifies the Guiding Principles. Selena Phillips, Case Records Assistant, was the recipient of the 2015 award. The Prism Award was so named because of the uniqueness […]
Read To Me
It is never too soon to start reading to a child. The melody of book reading provides a soothing rhythm for your baby to hear in the early days. Soon the child is intrigued to look at the pictures and before long they become interested in holding the book. Often, the first books they enjoy […]
It’s All (Sort Of) In The Plan
When I was in grade-school, I played those little folded paper games, the ones with the squares that glided back and forth on my index fingers and thumbs; the ones that predicted my future. I’d answer a series of questions and find my fate written in tiny printed pencil under the fold of the third […]
