eConnection
Community Newsletter | February 2020
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Congratulations to Rainbow Days'
2020 Promise Award Recipients
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On Feb. 25, Rainbow Days' staff and board members were thrilled to honor the 2020 Promise Award recipients. Established in 1992, the annual Promise Awards Ceremony and Reception honors
exceptional individuals
,
corporations
and
organizations
for their selfless giving of time, talents and resources in support of Rainbow Days and the children we serve.
The
2020 Promise Award honorees
are:
- Board of Directors Member: Kurt Opella
- Community Organization: Arapaho United Methodist Church
- Community Partnership: Chi Omega Christmas Market
- Corporate Partnership: Southwest Airlines
- Educational Partnership: L.C.C. Program
- Foundation: Dekelboum Family Foundation
- Local Partnership: Crossroads Community Services
- Local Partnership: World Olympic Gymnastics Academy - Gymnasts4Gymnastics
- Media: Sharon Adams, Adams Communications Public Relations
- Memorial: Jeff Wright
- Shining Star: Abby Shuemake
- Unsung Hero: Jeffrey T. Bingamon, Maple Lawn Elementary
- Volunteer: Tara Walsh
- Youth Services: Young Men's Service League - Castle Hills Chapter
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Thank you to
Nicole Williams
and
Thompson & Knight LLP
for sponsoring and underwriting this wonderful and celebratory event!
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Chi Omega Christmas Market:
Check Presentation
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Wow!
Rainbow Days is so honored to have been a beneficiary of the
2019 Chi Omega Christmas Market
. This Tuesday morning, we were beyond grateful to find out we received
$40,000
in support of our
Kids’ University
summer camp for homeless children. This was above and beyond what was originally pledged to Rainbow Days; we are tremendously grateful!
Thank you to everyone involved with this year’s Chi Omega Christmas Market, which
DOUBLED its fundraising goal
by raising more than
$560,000 for beneficiaries and scholarship recipients
! Additionally, a special shoutout goes to
Lizz Lawson
, who has been a wonderful board liaison to Rainbow Days from the market this year!
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You're Invited:
23rd Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon
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We hope you can join us
Friday, April 17
, at the
23rd annual Pot of Gold Luncheon!
You won't want to miss this celebratory fundraising event, which will feature an inspiring keynote speaker, a performance by the Rainbow Days children AND a fantastic
silent auction
.
Table sponsorships start at $1,750
and
individual tickets are $200 per person
, both of which are available to purchase
online
.
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Rainbow Days is thrilled to announce
Darren Woodson
as the
2020 Pot of Gold Luncheon Honorary Chair
and
Keynote Speaker
. Darren is a three-time Super Bowl champion, the
Dallas Cowboys
’ all-time leading tackler and a former NFL analyst for ESPN. Currently, Darren is a partner at
esrp
, an international commercial real estate company. Darren is passionate about his community and the impact that organizations like Rainbow Days are having in children’s lives; he has previously volunteered as a speaker and mentor at Rainbow Days’ summer camps and events for children.
Additionally, special thanks are in order for the
2020 Pot of Gold Luncheon Chairs
,
Tara and Tom Walsh
, as well as
Victoria Snee
, who will serve as this year's master of ceremonies.
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Darren Woodson, Honorary Chair & Keynote Speaker
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Easter Eggstravaganza
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Our annual
Easter Eggstravaganza
is just a month away, and we need the help of generous volunteers and donors like you to make the day wonderful for the
500 homeless children and family members
who will attend.
Volunteer opportunities
for this family outing on
March 28
include serving lunch, running carnival games, helping distribute Easter baskets and fulfilling other critical duties. Placements are limited, so make sure you
sign up
and reserve your spot today!
Additionally, we are still in need of
in-kind donations
of
filled Easter eggs
,
stuffed animals
and
Easter baskets
for the infants, teens and moms who will attend this special springtime event. Please
sign up
to give what you can to support and bring joy to these children and families.
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PLEASE NOTE: As a reminder, prior to volunteering, all volunteers must complete a volunteer application AND, for those who will be working with children and are 18 or older, must have a cleared
criminal background check
on file with Rainbow Days. If you have not yet completed an application, please fill it out
here
. The background check will be emailed to you after you submit the application. Please contact Volunteer & Events Manager
Sunni Roaten
with questions.
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Rainbow Days 101:
Community Connection
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Hear from Rainbow Days staff member
Rocío Rodríguez
about the impact the
Community Connection
team is making in the lives of the
at-risk children and youth
they serve in schools and other community-based sites around Dallas.
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Next Week:
Half Shells First Tuesday Benefit
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We hope you can join Rainbow Days for a
special lunch event
at
Half Shells
in
Snider Plaza
(6617 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75202)
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 3
!
Can't make it for lunch?
No need to fret:
15% of ALL food and drink sales ALL day
Tuesday will benefit Rainbow Days' mission and services.
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Partnership Highlight:
Texas A&M MSC
Spencer Leadership Conference
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On Feb. 8, our Family Connection team was thrilled to bring
47 children
to the
Texas Rangers Youth Academy
to spend a day with
student delegates
from the
Texas A&M University MSC Spencer Leadership Conference
. Together, they enjoyed lunch, played wiffle ball and made friendship bracelets while bonding and discussing their goals for the future.
Special thanks go to this wonderful group of Aggies for making such a special outing possible! One-on-one time with
encouraging mentors
helps homeless children feel more confident about their hopes and dreams and helps them see that they, too,
can achieve college
one day.
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