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We Feel the Earth Move Under Our Feet!
 That's right! The bulldozers have officially rolled in and the dirt is turning on the new village property in Duluth. There's no turning back now! Let's all pray for the safety of the workers, good weather, and look with eager anticipation for the walls of our new Family Service Center to come out of the ground!
We're also thrilled to report that our Capital Campaign efforts are also moving along! Thanks to the growing support of our community we now have pledges totaling just over $4 million towards our $7.7 million goal. That means, Phase I and Phase II construction costs are now fully funded! Our focus now turns to investments for Phase III construction and operational support for the new campus.
Click here for full details of our Vision for the Future.
And for those that now have that song stuck in your head, go ahead and sing it! Click here for your own personal duet with Carole King live!
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Puttin' on the Glitz
Rainbow Village invites you to put on your best glitz and join us for our 20th Anniversary Gala, presented by Wilmington Trust, on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy fellowship with friends as you shop the silent auction and elegant dinner dining as we come together to celebrate the many great accomplishments we've achieved over the past 20 years. Blue Sky Atlanta will entertain us with live music throughout the evening and the live auction is sure to be great fun.
Reserve your seats and tables and explore great sponsorship opportunities still available!
Click here to see great photos from last year's gala!
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Lots of Back-to-School Action!
 As summer adventures draw to a close we want to once again thank Duluth Rotary Club and Duluth Parks & Recreation for making our kids' summer camp experience truly unforgettable. Several of our teens were given the unique opportunity to serve as junior camp counselors which gave them valuable hands-on leadership training. All of our kids took away many wonderful memories and real-life lessons that they will carry with them for a lifetime.
This summer we were so very proud to have four families transition out of our program and return to a life of self-sufficiency. We then welcomed two new families, both headed by single dads, into our Rainbow Village community. A special thanks goes out to members of Cornerstone Church who came out and helped us refurbish one of our houses in Norcross so that our new families could have a fresh, clean start and feel a special Rainbow Village welcome.
 Another BIG shout out goes to RBC Bank, Lexis-Nexis, Mom's Club of Duluth, Northeast Community Church and Perimeter Church. Thanks to these great partners we were able to provide all Rainbow Village children with the necessary backpacks and school supplies they needed for the new school year. Additional school supplies were donated to our after school program as well. These in-kind resources are truly invaluable to our families.
To help our kids build a solid foundation for academic success, we've launched an exciting new partnership with Math Is My Friend during After School. Read more about this great program.
While these may appear to some as every day scholarships, volunteer hours, tutorials, and in-kind donations, we want to remind you that to our families these gifts speak volumes. They say to them again and again, "We believe in you. We're here for you. We're beside you every step of the way!"
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Welcome Lily and Chuck
It's our pleasure to introduce to you Lily Arfa and Chuck Wilbanks. They joined the Rainbow Village staff earlier this month. We invite you to take a few minutes to get to know them...
 | Lily Arfa
Case Manager |
Lily grew up in Sandy Springs, GA. She graduated from North Springs High and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. For years Lily has volunteered at The Drake House in Roswell and worked at Project Safe in Athens supporting women who were victims of domestic violence. She feels her true calling is to help families heal from traumatic life experiences. For fun Lily likes to read, spend time at the beach and play Scrabble.
 | Chuck Wilbanks
Children & Youth Program Coordinator |
As the son of a Baptist pastor, Chuck Wilbanks' childhood was spent traveling across many mission fields in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. Chuck began his studies at the University of Tennessee and is still actively working to complete his Business Management degree from Liberty University. Through the years Chuck has worked for Habitat for Humanity, Koinonia Partners, and The Alcove Shelter. Chuck's true calling is to work with at risk youth. Today, Chuck and his wife, Faith, call Buckhead home. To relax Chuck enjoys going to the gym and walking his dog Hugo. |
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Did You Know?
 The Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness recently released the Summer 2011 edition of UNCENSORED which offers an on-the-ground look at the trends shaping family homelessness in communities across America. This publication offers great insight into why our call to action is so important here in our community. Read more...
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Live Old-Time Radio Show August 20th Benefits Rainbow Village  On August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Christ Church in Norcross will host a Live Old-Time Radio Show presented by the Christ Church Players with featured performances from Will Rogers, The Andrew Sisters, Betty Boop, Minnie Pearl, The Norcross Boys, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, and much more! Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Listen to a sneak preview and learn how to get your tickets! |
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Calling All British Car Enthusiasts!
 The Atlanta British Car Fayre is set to be held on Saturday, September 10th in Historic Norcross and Rainbow Village is delighted to once again be selected as a charity of choice for this event. The Atlanta British Car Fayre is a warm and friendly gathering of British car enthusiasts that offers a most unique car show for all to enjoy. Taste of Britain will be serving English Afternoon Cream Teas and The Iron Horse Tavern will offer Takeaway (Britspeak for "takeout") Fish and Chips. This is sure to be a cultural experience that we hope you will all come out to enjoy. To register a car or to learn more, click here.
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