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| Pot of Gold Luncheon Presented by AT&T - a Huge Success! |
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 Thanks to the generous sponsors of this year's luncheon and the over 500 guests who attended. The 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon presented by AT&T was a fabulous success-raising over $180,000 for Rainbow Days! Rainbow Days would like to express special gratitude to Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, Honorary Chair of this year's luncheon; Michelle Esposito and Sabrina Schiller, Luncheon Co-Chairs; Todd Whitthorne, Luncheon Emcee, and our Luncheon Honorees: Dallas, Grand Prairie and Richardson Independent School Districts. Thank you to all of our friends and generous supporters who helped to make the 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon a success!
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| Back-to-School Supporters Needed! |
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 It's that time of year again, time to help get the homeless children we serve ready to head back-to-school prepared, and ready for another great school year! Rainbow Days needs your help in making this 17th Annual Back-to-School Celebration the best yet! Donations of new school supplies, as well as financial contributions, are greatly needed to enable us to purchase the supplies. This is a great project for a family, groups of friends, neighbors, co-workers, or Sunday school class members. Please visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved with the 2008 Back-to-School Supply Drive. All back-to-school supplies are due back to Rainbow Days by Friday, August 15th To donate or sign up to be a backpack sponsor, please email Lynette Smith or call 214/887-0726. |
| Mayor Leppert Speaks at Kids' University |
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Over 170 children from Dallas area homeless shelters have gathered the past two weeks for Rainbow Days' special Kids' University Camp, held at the University of Texas at Dallas. Children enjoyed a week of fun-filled classes and activities on the college campus, all facilitated by Rainbow Days' staff and volunteers. Some of the classes and activities included: art, dance, safety, and drug prevention.
Dr. George Fair, UT Dallas and Mayor Tom Leppert
The week concluded with a special graduation ceremony where the children were able to walk across the stage in a cap and gown to receive their diploma. Rainbow Days was pleased to have Dallas City Mayor Tom Leppert as the commencement speaker during week 1 of the graduation ceremonies and long-time supporter, Todd Whitthorne as our week 2 commencement speaker. The children enjoyed shaking hands with the Mayor when they received their diploma and hearing his inspiring speech about believing in themselves and in their dreams. Special thanks to Mayor Tom Leppert and Mr. Todd Whitthorne for their time and support! Rainbow Days is grateful to Dr. George Fair and UT Dallas as well as all of the generous supporters & volunteers who make this camp possible each year!
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| Hawaii Paradise Art with a Heart |
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 This past spring, twenty-three children from Reconciliation Outreach enjoyed a fun-filled day of arts and crafts at the Timberglenn Library with Rainbow Days staff, volunteers, and members of Girl Scout Troop 2298. The day consisted of the children crafting Hawaiian-themed art projects (which they enjoyed immensely!), and a real-life magician, who gave a special performance with each child being able to take home their own trick! Breakfast and lunch were both provided by the Girl Scouts.
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| NREPP Update |
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If you've been looking for Rainbow Days' Curriculum-Based Support Groups� (CBSGs) on the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) website, we are still listed as "pending". Given the current backlog of programs awaiting review, it may be some time before more information is available. In the meantime, please let us know the evaluation information you are seeking by contacting our offices at 214-887-0726.
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| Job Opening at Rainbow Days |
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Rainbow Days is seeking a full-time Children, Youth and Family Services Specialist to be responsible for providing Child Development Skills Training for homeless Mothers and Mothers in Addiction Recovery through the implementation of parent and child support groups and life enrichment activities at assigned sites. Administrative duties involved. Must have 2 years working experience with children and a minimum of 2 years experience in the field of substance abuse prevention required. Strong organizational skills and flexibility are a must. Evening hours are required Monday - Thursday. Some Saturdays required. If you or someone you know is interested, please send resume to 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, 75206, fax 214/887-0729 or e-mail Cindy Wright. |
| Upcoming Rainbow Days Events |
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 Saturday, July 26 - Camp Broadway performance at Hillcrest Church - Please join us as a member of the audience to watch the children perform - this is a fun event for the whole family! For more details, please contact Tiffany Beaudine.
Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14 - Outdoor Adventure Camp - Volunteers still needed to help be small group leaders throughout the week. Please contact Lynette Smith to serve as a volunteer.
Thursday, August 21: - Back-to-School Celebration at the Dallas Market Center - Over 300 children from local shelters will receive a brand new backpack and uniform to head back to school at the 17th annual Rainbow Days Back-to-School Celebration. We need financial contributions, inkind donations of school supplies and volunteers to help serve refreshments, facilitate the carnival-like games at the party and hand out backpacks. Please contact Lynette Smith to get involved. | |
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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
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