‘Tis the Season
–Compiled by Carol Martin, RUI Finance Dept The holiday season looks different from family to family, and that’s a good thing. Some folks enjoy traditions, while others try new things every year. Whether it is volunteering your time, making a donation, or learning about a new culture or craft, the holidays are a great […]
Interhab 2016
The Power Up! InterHab Annual Conference not only empowers human services professionals from across the Midwest, it provides them with the tools they need to empower persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to powerful keynote speakers and informative learning labs, Power Up! also features an Art & Awards Ceremony, which recognizes the personal […]
Wichita State’s Future Health Care Professionals
The Future Health Care Professionals from Wichita State University brought a volunteer group to Rainbows’ on Thursday, September 29. Future Health Care Professionals (FHCP) is a recognized student organization at Wichita State, hosted by the College of Health Professions. FHCP provides leadership, developmental, and intentional co-curricular experiences for its members pursuing a degree in a health professions field. Students from […]
2016 10:15+ Club Celebration
One day each year is set aside to honor staff members who have served at Rainbows for 10 years. 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. This […]
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 […]