Helping children differentiate
Written by Tamara Bernard, LMSW – former Rainbows Mental Health Specialist October marks the beginning of Fall. It is a wonderful time of learning and fun in early childhood. We have the opportunity to experience new temperatures, falling leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, hot cider and of course, Halloween. Children and adults alike […]
Outings and Activities for the Whole Family
Written by Carol Martin, Insurance Billing, Finance Dept. Autumn means it is time for raking leaves, football games, bonfires, hayrides and everything pumpkin spiced. It’s also the perfect time to have some fun outside with the family, before the snow flies. Here are some autumn activities, guaranteed to provide your brood with fall family […]
Noah Crosby
Noah Crosby has been with Rainbows for almost his entire life. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, Noah began receiving in-home early childhood intervention services at 6 months. At the age of 3, he enjoyed Rainbows’ preschool and child care at Kids’ Cove until he graduated at 5. During his elementary and middle school years […]
Living Out Rainbows’ Guiding Principles
Rainbows was recently awarded the 2016 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award. The BBB states the Award focuses on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and community at large, rather than a company’s growth, profitability or popularity. Integrity is defined as: choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is […]
From the President
Rainbows’ fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. For the first time in our 44 year history, Rainbows raised a record $1,011,000 in fundraising for operations and services! Breaking through the one million dollar ceiling has been our focus for the last two years. Rainbows has been successful raising millions of dollars for special projects such […]
9th Annual
Over the past 9 years, Peter Hampel and his family have hosted Peter Hampel’s Luau, an event benefiting Rainbows United. Through the support of generous Luau donors, partners, volunteers and attendees, the Luau has provided vital funds for Rainbows programs and services. This year, over 500 people enjoyed Peter Hampel’s 9th Annual Luau at […]
Planned Giving
Types of Gifts Accepted Gift by Will or Revocable Trust Gift of Insurance Gift of Real Property or Appreciated Assets Charitable Remainder Trusts Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CLAT); Charitable Remainder Uni-trust (CRUT) Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) Charitable Lead Remainder Trust Qualified Terminable Property Interest (QTIP) Trust NOTE: RUCF is not engaged in rendering legal or […]
Volunteer Profile – Fil Folden
Fil Folden began volunteering for Rainbows when her family moved Wichita from Ohio. “I believe that children are the future of the world, so anything I and my family can do to help children, in every possible way, is very important to us,” she said. Currently, Fil’s volunteer role varies from visit to visit. She […]
Staff profile – Laura Barnes
In more than 28 years of serving families through Rainbows, Occupational Therapist Laura Barnes finds joy in working with children as well as their families and caregivers. “I chose to work with children because I love them,” Laura said. Laura has a degree from the University of Kansas and a special certification in the Brazelton […]
Camp Woodchuck
By Lindsay Coffee, Family Support Services Coordinator Oh Camp Woodchuck. How you bring so many new and exciting things each and every summer. This year was no exception! Nearing the end of my second camp, I’ve learned so much. It’s funny how you enter into a new summer season thinking of all the ways you […]
