As Rainbow Village looks to 2024 with great hope and anticipation, the nonprofit committed to bringing Help, Hope, Housing, and Healing to families experiencing homelessness believes it’s important to reflect on the passing year and show gratitude for the extraordinary strides made in 2023. And what a year it was. During its two largest fundraisers of the year, the nonprofit organization raised an astounding $190,777 during its 2023 Second Chance Golf Classic and an incredible $505,000 during its 2023 We Are Family Benefit Gala. Beyond funds raised, Rainbow Village also witnessed the achievement of dreams when an unprecedented three families graduated from the transitional housing program and became homeowners. To close out the year on a high note, Rainbow Village hosted its 4th Annual Microgrant Awards Ceremony at Gas South District on December 5. Representing the “Better Together” Women’s Giving Circle, Rainbow Village team members, graduates, and residents, 109 guests were present for the giving of $34,244 in “microgrants” to help 38 of the families Rainbow Village serves overcome obstacles or achieve milestones on their pathway to self-sufficiency.
“Of course, we didn’t do any of this alone,” said Rainbow Village CEO Melanie Conner. “We rely heavily on the ‘village’ that surrounds our Village. ‘Better Together’ proved a perfect name for a group that pools its resources and fuels one another’s philanthropic spirits to move mountains for families in need. I can’t begin to describe the magic that filled that room as each cheer went up and tears of joy flowed freely.”
The award recipients recognized during the 4th Annual Microgrant Awards Ceremony included:
700+ Club Award Recipients: 4 Rainbow Village residents worked diligently to achieve a credit score of 700 or higher
ASPIRE Program Recipients: 15 residents received funds to help pay down debt, two to help pay medical bills, and one received funds for a secured credit card to help…
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