Annual fundraising campaign for fiscal year 2016
Rainbows recently mailed the second letter of our Annual Campaign for Fiscal Year 2016. The goal for this year’s Campaign is $125,000 which is a little over 12% of Rainbows’ annual fundraising goal of $1,005,000. We are closer than ever to meeting this major goal. Did you know that, according to National Center for Charitable […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month we bring awareness that 1 out of 5 Americans will need mental health services in their lifetime. In the 2015 fiscal year, Rainbows’ Mental Health Department served 483 children ages 0-5. Rainbows’ Mental Health professionals assist in smoothing rough edges and mending torn bonds by enhancing the social, emotional, […]
LOVE Wichita 2016 comes to Rainbows United
Beginning in 2009, LOVE Wichita was the dream of Eastminster Church. Their vision was to create a faith-based day of service to prosper the city of Wichita. Churches from all across the city participate, and many local and national companies have partnered with LOVE Wichita to provide some of the materials and assist with […]
Springtime Family Adventures
Warm spring weather brings many opportunities for families to get outside and enjoy all that makes Kansas special. If your family is into miniature golf, All Star Adventures of Wichita (Check it out!) is hosting National Mini Golf Day on Saturday, May 14. The first 100 guests will receive a free mini golf season pass. […]
2016 GLOW run/walk
It always amazes me to see the generosity of people in our community come together to support Rainbows. Over 500 people participated in the GLOW event to show their support of children with special needs.
Butler County early intervention services
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Rainbows’ Bright Beginnings in Butler County, Joanna Wiebe works with each child in their natural setting. “Working with children and families in their homes is an amazing privilege that provides more information than a questionnaire could ever capture. It allows a therapist to provide realistic suggestions and connect on […]
Why We GLOW
Emma is a sweet, smiling 2 year-old with profound hearing loss. She had Cochlear Implants placed at 15 and 18 months. Through Rainbows’ services with Speech-Language Pathologist Kimberly Stewart, Emma is learning sign language. Emma Nieznay’s family is just one of the many who have been influenced by Rainbows’ Early Intervention Services in Butler County. Click here to […]
5th Annual Rainbows’ GLOW Run | Walk
What an exciting time as we look forward to the 5th Annual Rainbows’ GLOW Run | Walk to take place Saturday, April 16 in Augusta. It was just a few short years ago that Rainbows explored the idea of adding a new fundraiser to the mix – and now we’re celebrating 5 successful years! The […]
The GLOW impact
Kim Stewart strives to make a positive change in the lives of people that she works with. She is a speech language pathologist for Rainbows’ Bright Beginnings in Butler County. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders for speech-language pathology from […]
The Blarney Impact
Logan, age 14, lives with Miller–Dieker lissencephaly syndrome. Because of this, Logan has challenges breathing, experiences seizures, and cannot walk, talk or do the things that most 14 year old boys enjoy doing. He is still in diapers and totally dependent upon a caregiver. His mother, Monica, bravely shared their Rainbows’ experience with us: […]
