The Best of 2016
What fun we have had over the last 12 months, creating weekly blogs for our followers! Our goal was to provide useful information and resources as well as share the news and excitement happening at Rainbows, and we hope we have accomplished just that. In case you missed them, we compiled a list of the […]
Wichita Collegiate School
Wichita Collegiate School’s website says it is a school “committed to our community and to making it a better place, while also teaching care and concern for others on a daily basis. A culture of volunteerism is instilled within each division.” In the Early Childhood Division of the school, students participate in a variety of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Corporate Volunteering
Thirteen employees from the Sherwin-Williams Andover Plant recently paid a visit to Rainbows’ Kids’ Cove. On June 10, this group volunteered for 4 hours doing various outdoor projects, helping to meet many needs for this location. From hauling and spreading an immense amount of mulch to fence repairs to freshening paint on the playground, this […]
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 […]
Friends of the Heart 2015
Formerly called Friends of Rainbows United, the Friends of the Heart had their first event in 2003, a book shower that collected nearly 100 books for Rainbows. This group was founded to enrich the lives of the children and families served by Rainbows through volunteerism, friend raising, and fundraising. They foster community support for Rainbows […]
Catholic Charities foster grandparent program
September 13 was a nationwide celebration that honored grandparents for their contribution to our lives. Rainbows’ is fortunate to have three extraordinary grandparents through the Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent program. This special program allows retired individuals to engage in meaningful work that benefits all involved, including Rainbows’ kiddos. Having the opportunity to spend time with […]
Dear Rainbows
It’s hard to believe my year at Rainbows has come and gone and I’ve already begun my next adventure. When I first accepted the AmeriCorps VISTA position I had no idea what to expect. Would I learn anything? Would I gain anything? Would I enjoy working at Rainbows? Right off the bat, the answer to […]
April is volunteer appreciation month
This month of April is Volunteer appreciation month, and as an Americorps VISTA working as a Volunteer Coordinator at Rainbows United, I recognize it as an opportunity to reflect on myself as a volunteer and the reasons why I do it. I believe the reason is simple, and universal among all those who do volunteer. […]
