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Saturday with Santa
Community Based Support Groups in 2008
Pot of Gold 2008
Year-End Giving to Rainbow Days
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Vol. 29 December 2007
Christmas TreeThank you for your ongoing support of Rainbow Days this year and the children that we serve.  We are very grateful for you and wish you and yours a blessed holiday season!
 

Please note - Rainbow Days' offices will be closed from Monday, December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008. 

Saturday with Santa - a Huge Success

With over 300+ children and parents at this year's Saturday with Santa event and over 60 volunteers who helped us make sure the day ran smoothly, this year's Saturday with Santa was a HUGE success!  Children enjoyed holiday magic at AMC Loews Cityplace Theatre as they visited with Santa, munched on popcorn, watched Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and received a stocking filled with lots of toys and goodies.  Thanks to all who made this event such a success!  A special thanks to our generous donors and underwriters of this year's event: Cheers for Charity, AT&T Employees - Ginger Oaks Club, Match.com Employees and others for their support.

You can also get more information about other upcoming Volunteer Opportunities on our website
Community Based Support Groups Launch in 2008

Rainbow Days is excited about "relaunching" community-based support groups where any child, ages 4-15, and also their parents in our community may participate!   The support groups will begin in age-appropriate groupings on Wednesday evening, January 23, 2008 at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church. All that is required is a commitment to participate in the full 10-week cycle and a small registration fee.  Please contact Sandi McFarland for more information or to register - 214-887-0726 / sandim@rdikids.org. Feel free to help us spread the word about these new groups!

Pot of Gold 2008
 
Save the date now for the 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon presented by AT&T! The Rainbow Days 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Rainbow Days is counting on the event to raise over $200,000 to benefit the children and families we serve.  
 
 
We are honored that Lt. Governor David Dewhurst will be this Lt. Governor David Dewhurstyear's Pot of Gold Luncheon Honorary Chair!  

All proceeds received from the luncheon will support the programs of Rainbow Days, Inc. If you would like to sponsor a table, purchase an individual seat or donate a silent auction item, please contact Lynette Smith at lynettes@rdikids.org or 214-217-3831.

Year-End Giving to Rainbow Days

dollar signYour gifts make a significant difference to our organization!  If you would like to make a year-end gift to Rainbow Days, please feel free to drop your tax-deductible contribution in the mail!  Please make your check payable to Rainbow Days and send to: 8150 North Central Expressway, Suite 1600 Dallas, TX 75206.  Or if you would like to donate by credit card online, visit our link to Network for Good on our website. All gifts dated 12/31/07 will be processed for the 2007 calendar year with thank you notes / tax receipts coming in January.  Thank you for your generosity!

Volunteer Support Group
Co-Facilitator Trainings
 
Caring adults wanted!  Would you like to work in a small group setting with another adult to co-facilitate Rainbow Days Curriculum-Based Support Groups for homeless children?  If you're interested in becoming a volunteer support group co-facilitator, then please sign up for our next training on Saturday, January 12th.  The training will be held at the Rainbow Days office from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m, a light breakfast and lunch will be provided.  If you are interested in attending please email Lynette Smith or call her at 214-217-3831.
 
eConnection is a monthly newsletter published by the staff of Rainbow Days, Inc.  For more information on our programs, please contact us at:
 
8150 N. Central Expwy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX  75206
214-887-0726 / 214-887-0729 FAX