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| Looking for a Meaningful Summer Experience? | |
Volunteers are still needed for Camp Broadway II, a 5-day commitment, and Outdoor Adventure Camp, a 4-day commitment.
Camp Broadway - a unique performing arts camp complete with a final production and performance in front of a live audience. This year's presentation will be "Hip Hoppin with Mary Poppins" - a modern take on an old classic.
Outdoor Adventure Camp - an outdoor camp where children learn how to swim, rock climb, and utilize their teamwork skills.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming
Rainbow Days Summer Camps:
Camp Broadway II
Location: Hillcrest Church
12123 Hillcrest Rd.
Dallas, TX 75230
Dates: Tuesday, July 27- Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: Tues. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
**Performance: Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
 Outdoor Adventure Camp
Location:
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encampment
1701 Texas Plume Rd.
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Dates: Mon., Aug. 9 - Thurs., Aug. 12, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Claudia Lemmon at 214.217.3838 or via email. |
| 19th Annual Back-to-School Drive | |
 Each year, with the help of our community, Rainbow Days prepares more than 400 homeless children to start school with new school supplies and uniforms. Sometimes the only difference between an A+ student and a failing student is having basic supplies to do homework and participate in class. Because 100% of the children served by Rainbow Days' Family Connection program reside in homeless, domestic violence, or transitional living shelters, school supplies may not fit into their families' budget.
 With a donation of only $60, you can ensure a child starts the school year off with the right tools for success.
You can help in several ways:
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Make a financial donation to Rainbow Days, Inc. with BTS in the memo line.
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Volunteer to help at the Back-to-School Celebration on Tuesday, August 17th.
Or by sending it to:
Rainbow Days, Inc.
8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75206
Please help give a homeless child hope for a promising future by supporting our Annual Back-to-School Drive.
For more information please contact Shawn Wills at 214.217.3833. |
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The Baron & Blue Foundation | | |
Rainbow Days is grateful for Baron & Blue Foundation's continued support through their $15,000 grant supporting the Family Connection program.
Focusing on the needs of homelessness and transitional housing, the Baron & Blue Foundation supports non-profit organizations in the Dallas community, generously donating to provide further opportunities and make a difference in the lives of many.
Support from the Baron & Blue Foundation will be vital in helping Rainbow Days reach over 1,300 homeless children in Dallas this year.
Thank you Baron & Blue for your continued partnership and generosity!
(left to right: Beth and Ashley from the Baron & Blue Foundation with Cathey Brown, and Kelly Wierzbinski from Rainbow Days, Inc.) |
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Want to know what's been going on at Rainbow Days? Click on the following links to read about Rainbow Days in the news...
bigBang! Conference - Rainbow Days was one of seven social innovators selected by the Texas Social Innovation Initiative to present at Dallas Social Venture Partner's bigBang! Conference. Read the Dallas News article.
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| Want to Help a Homeless Child Celebrate His/Her Birthday? | |
 Gather the following materials for a homeless child between the ages of 4-12 and donate to Rainbow Days:
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1 box of Cake mix (any flavor) and 1 can of Icing (any flavor) for a child with access to a kitchen OR 1 Hostess cupcake (two pack) for a child who does not have access to a kitchen
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1 small package of birthday candles
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1 Festive set of party decorations (streamers, balloons, party hats, noise makers)
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1 Birthday gift wrapped worth $5 or less (Dollar stores are great for this!)
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1 Birthday card for mom to give to the child
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1 Birthday pin or ribbon to wear. (Party City, and Michaels have these pin and they say "Its my birthday!")
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1 Fun activity to help celebrate (games like: Pin the tail on the donkey, bingo, cards, music, crafts)
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(Optional) 1 Birthday card signed by you to wish the child a happy birthday. (can be handmade)
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Place the contents in a box that has a cover so they can be stacked or place the contents in a clear gift bag.
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Do not tape the box closed - you are welcome to DECORATE the box and wrap the top and bottom with wrapping paper as long as we can look in the box and open it. Because of security reasons at the shelter the box will have to be opened for security to see the contents when we take it to the child.
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Label the box to indicate whether it is for a girl or a boy and what age range. Example: Boy 4-6 years old, Girl 8-9 years old, Generic 5-6 years old.
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For precautionary reason, please do not tape the boxes shut.
Thanks for making a difference in a child's life! |
| Board Member in the Spotlight: Kurt Opella | |
 Kurt Opella first learned about Rainbow Days through the Center for Nonprofits, and joined the Board about a year ago. He recalls his first Pot of Gold luncheon where he heard moving stories about Rainbow Days and its impact on many of the attendees. "That was not a room of random strangers attending a random charity event," remarks Kurt.
When he has the opportunity to share Rainbow Days with others he is quick to point out that it is one of Dallas' most established and successful charities and that Rainbow Days has helped over 100,000 children. After mentioning that almost 20% of Dallas' children are below the poverty line he closes with a "wanna help?"
Kurt is origionally from San Antonio and attended the University of Texas. But Kurt hasn't lived in Texas his entire life. He spent some time living in both Chicago and Alaska - guess he decided the warmer climate suits him better! When he isn't working as a Managing Partner for LandMark Financial Network he enjoys hanging out with his boy, renovating their house, rock climbing and traveling anywhere his cell phone can't get a signal! |
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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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