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 […]
Help children learn to walk, talk and succeed
“It all started when we took our first daughter, Brynn, for her twelve month checkup. Our pediatrician went through the general questions like, “Is she talking?”, “Is she eating well?”, “Is she sleeping all night?” We smiled and bragged to him about all the wonderful things our daughter could do. Then the next question was […]
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 […]
What is #GivingTuesday?
Around the holiday season you may see or hear the term #GivingTuesday. We have a day of giving thanks, a day of getting deals, #GivingTuesday is a full day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1 charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for the sole purpose of […]
Opportunity to be SPECStacular
Fashion Passion guests will have the Opportunity to be SPECStacular. Attendees can win the following high-end prizes: 6 pairs of designer SPECS prescription glasses Louis Vuitton briefcase Art Deco Diamond bracelet Pitmaster grill Old Chicago World Beer Tour package for 30 people Each item has a value of at least $1,000! Look for the Opportunity […]
SPECS Q & A
SPECS Eyewear has been a loyal supporter of children with special needs served through Rainbows and our signature event, Fashion Passion, for many years. For a second year, Fashion Passion guests will have the Opportunity to be SPECStacular. Attendees have the opportunity to win high-end prizes, including a generous donation of 6 pairs of designer […]
One Strong Mother Handmade Weighted blankets
Our journey with Rainbows United began in 2004 when our then-4-month old son Jacob was fresh out of the NICU, having been there since birth. Jacob was born 16 weeks premature and spent those first months fighting for his tiny little life. We didn’t know what the future held for our first-born son, but being […]
10:15+ Club
Among the list of Rainbows’ Guiding Principles is “Be positive, celebrate success and recognize achievements.” There is one day every year that is designated as a celebration for staff members who have served at Rainbows for 10 or more years, the 10:15+ Club event. On October 15 every year at 10:15 a.m. Club members are […]
5 Reasons to Volunteer at #FashionPassion2015
1. Helping children and their families with special needs: Rainbows serves more than 3,400 children with special needs in Butler and Sedgwick counties. Fashion Passion is our largest fundraiser of the year with a goal of $350,000. By volunteering at this event you can help make that goal possible! 2. The event: Fashion Passion is […]
