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WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER, LIZZIE HAMPTON
 Lizzie has the distinct honor of being both a new Board member and a graduate of Rainbow Village. She is immensely capable of representing the diverse interests of homeless families and has been tireless in her volunteer work as a graduate. Lizzie is also a member of Victory World Church, and recently shared the following with us after discovering that her church gave $50,000 to Rainbow Village.
"My name is Lizzie Hampton. I am a graduate of Rainbow Village. I am presently on the Board of Directors. I attend Victory World Church. My experience at Victory World Church has been a pleasant one. In the month of December, they announced that they would be taking an offering for two organizations that needed help financially. I was waiting with anticipation to see who they would announce. With amazement, they announced one of the organizations was Rainbow Village. I cannot explain the joy and excitement I felt in realizing that I am attending a church that is committed to the lives of women and children and to know I am a former resident. It was like my life was coming full circle and that I was in the right place. Knowing that Victory World Church goes out of their way to support Rainbow Village was priceless to see and experience. I was able to share my story with someone that sat beside me and it motivated her to want to start volunteering. You never know where you will end up in life. And for that, I am grateful to be a part of Rainbow Village. Coming from a broken marriage and lost childhood, I realize that all things work together for good to those that love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. I now know my purpose is to help Rainbow Village in helping families who are in need."
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GET YOUR GREATER GWINNETT CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TICKETS HERE
AND SUPPORT RAINBOW VILLAGE
Rainbow Village is one of two charities selected to participate in the Greater Gwinnett Championship April 15-21. For every day pass or weekly badge purchased, Rainbow Village receives 50% of the proceeds. Be sure to write Rainbow Village in the line marked charity. Click here to register online or click here to download the printed form.
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RAINBOW VILLAGE SUPPORTERS HONORED WITH GWINNETT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS
 The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's 65th Annual Dinner was held February 1 and several supporters of Rainbow Village were among the honorees.
Public Service Awards are given to individuals who, over the years, have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and its residents. This year's honorees included: Judge Stephen Franzen, Gwinnett County Juvenile Courts; Mayor Nancy Harris, City of Duluth; Paige Havens; Joe McCart, The McCart Group; David McCleskey, Gwinnett County Public Schools; and Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, Gwinnett County Public School Board.
Judge Stephen Franzen has been involved with Rainbow Village since its inception in 1991. As a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where Rainbow Village began, he worked with Johnny Lawler and the city of Norcross to secure the leased properties from Georgia Power. Steve also wrote the letters of incorporation and was helpful in securing the 501(c)3 status for Rainbow Village in 1995. Most recently, as a member and past President of the Duluth Rotary Club, Steve engaged its members to support the children and youth of Rainbow Village by providing funding to send them to day camp for the summer months and to provide care during winter and spring break as necessary.
Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris serves as the Vice Chair of the Rainbow Village Board of Directors and has been tireless in her support for the program. She is an active member of the Community Relations Task Force and the Speaker's Bureau and became involved with Rainbow Village families while serving as Principal of B.B. Harris Elementary School.
Barbara Howard, Rainbow Village Capital Campaign Leadership Team Chairman, was honored as the Citizen of the Year at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner. The award honors individuals who have had the greatest impact on the overall quality of life for Gwinnett County in recent years. In addition to the enormous impact she has made at Rainbow Village, her philanthropic efforts also extend to the Boys and Girls Club of America, Habitat for Humanity, the Hudgens Center for the Arts, the Aurora Theater, the American Cancer Society, and Gwinnett Medical Center. She is also a supporter of the Duluth Fall Festival.
Joe McCart has invested financially in the Rainbow Village capital campaign, "Building Strong Communities One Family At A Time," and
Paige Havens has been a longtime volunteer and friend of the program as well. Paige and her family have supported Rainbow Village as volunteers, investors, and through Paige's marketing expertise.
Rainbow Village appreciates the community support we receive and the outstanding service and support of these honorees.
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WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
 Rainbow Village has moved to the final round of the Milner Jumpstart contest to win $20,000 in free technology. Please vote every day through March 10 for Rainbow Village at www.milner.com/jumpstart
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RAINBOW VILLAGE FAMILY NEWS
 A Rainbow Village family (pictured above) has been selected to be the proud recipient of a Habitat for Humanity Home!
A mom increased her wages from $7.25 per hour to $9.00 per hour with the potential to go full time shortly.
Our families have begun meeting with our partner, Wilson Lewis Certified Public Accountants, a Duluth accounting firm, to complete their income tax returns. This will be followed by meetings with the Rainbow Village Financial Program Director to plan the best use of any tax refunds to combat barriers to housing and to increase savings.
Two residents in the past 90 days have transitioned from the food stamp program and are now financially able to provide for their families without assistance for food.
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Pictured above (L-R) Jim Chizek; Lisa Ray, Rainbow Village Financial Program Director; and Deirdra Cox
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Our friends at our new partner, Brand Banking Company, deserve a special thank you for hosting Family Fun Night. They presented their first quarterly class with our residents on Creating a Life Plan and provided a great meal for our families.
Congratulations to one of our high school students who earned enough points to be inducted into the Thespian Society.
 One young Rainbow Village resident (pictured above) took 5th place in his Cub Scout den for the Pinewood Derby with his red handmade car he named "The Batman Mobile."
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RAINBOW VILLAGE WELCOMES NEW SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR,
DAVE MILLER
We are thrilled that Dave Miller will be facilitating our weekly support group sessions with Rainbow Village adult residents. Dave comments, "I'm married and have 4 grown children, and although I've been working as an engineer for 30 years, starting in my mid 30's I felt a calling to serve others. This led to a Masters in Theological Studies from Emory University, several years volunteering in Pastoral Care and teaching ministries with Atlanta Union Mission, and then a Master's in Community Counseling from Argosy University. I have experience working with clients who have addiction, anger, codependency, grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression symptoms in one on one and group settings. Currently I am licensed as an Associate Professional Counselor with the state of Georgia, and I'm very happy to be working with Rainbow Village."
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
Our very special friends at Duluth Rotary Club hosted their annual Texas Hold'Em and Bingo Party which raised funds to send Rainbow Village children to summer camp for the fourth year. We couldn't do it without you!!
Rainbow Village was proud to host a vocational tour for the Rotary Club of Gwinnett with 41 Rotarians in attendance. We are grateful for Rotarians that are stepping up to participate in a legacy project for the capital campaign!
Thanks to Briana of Crave Pie Studio for providing RV after-school with delicious Nutella hand pies as a snack!
 Loren Means & family, members of our newest faith partner, Epiphany Lutheran Church, hosted a February birthday party for Rainbow Village children!
 We are so grateful for the beautiful framed art calligraphy by Cindy Kiesshauer (pictured above with Rainbow Village CEO Nancy Yancey) presented to our families for Valentine's Day!
Please click here to read about Expotechnik's involvement with Rainbow Village. We are dependent on community support!
We are grateful for our evening meal providers:
- Perimeter Church
- Mary & Scott Yost
- Sugarloaf United Methodist Church
- ProfitStars
- McKendree United Methodist Church
- Cornerstone Church
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 Mark Your Calendars!
Annual Golf Classic to be held May 6 at TPC Sugarloaf!
Click here for
more information
and to register!
Save the date for the Annual Gala - October 5, 2013, at The Atlanta Athletic Club |
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NOTE NEW ADDRESS:
Rainbow Village, Inc.
3427 Duluth Hwy 120
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-1888
rainbowvillage.org
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