Rainbow Housing Blog

    2015 Annual Awards Banquet Thank You

    Thank you to all of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s sponsors who made the 2015 Annual Awards Banquet a success.

    2015 Rainbow Scholars

    Three years ago, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation launched a program to help connect the residents of the low-income communities that it serves to educational opportunities by helping fund those endeavors. This pro[...]

    Jamie Lacy Tribute

    In February of 2015, Resident Services Coordinator Jamie Lacy was fatally injured in an automobile accident. Jamie served Rainbow and the Shadow Ridge community for a year and a half before transferring to Gulf Coast Arm[...]

    Rainbow Housing Welcomes K. Nicole Flores to Board of Directors

    PHOENIX, April 29, 2015 — Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing programs for residents of rental housing communities throughout the country, has[...]

    You’re Invited to Rainbow’s 2015 Annual Awards Banquet

    2015 Rainbow Annual Awards Banquet and 8th Annual “Play It Forward” Golf Tournament Please join us in a day of celebrating industry excellence. Events begin at 9:00 a.m. with the 8th Annual “Play It Forward” Golf Tournam[...]

    Rainbow Housing Announces First Graduates of Tie Me a Future Program

    Youth Program Provides Support for Residents to Stabilize Communities PHOENIX, April 7, 2015 — Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing programs fo[...]

    Mr. Spires – Rainbow Services Beneficiary

    Rainbow knows financial literacy is the cornerstone to a stable future and is a pillar in its service-enriched housing model. Mr. Spires is a resident at a Rainbow-served community and shares his story about how job read[...]

    Rainbow’s Youth Reach for the Stars

    Somaj Moore sits down with his father to discuss how Rainbow’s afterschool program has helped him with his homework and fueled a desire to one day become an astronaut.

    Rainbow Housing Signs Seven New Contracts in First Half of 2014

    New Contracts Signal Increased Growth of Service-Enriched Housing Programs PHOENIX – July 29, 2014 – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing progr[...]

    Rainbow Recognized by AASC for Outstanding Achievement

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) is proud to announce that it has been selected by the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) as an Awards of Excellence awardee.

    Expanding Educational Horizons

    How many times do we tell ourselves, “I am too old for that.”, or “I will get around to doing that tomorrow.”? Now, how many of us look back on our education and say those exact same words? Rainbow would like to introduc[...]

    Youth Learning Labs = Success

    Dyslexia is a term which is often stigmatized and is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in reading and processing written and spoken communication. Many youth diagnosed with this learning disorder simply fal[...]

    Educational Fundraiser: Applicant Stories

    In 2013, Rainbow launched a program in the low-income communities it serves to help connect the residents to educational opportunities by helping fund those endeavors. This program, envisioned by Rainbow’s Board of Direc[...]

    Affordable Housing Icon to Highlight Rainbow’s Annual Service Awards May 1, 2014

    PHOENIX – April 8, 2014 – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housing programs throughout the country, has selected affordable housing icon David A. Smith, whos[...]

    Providing Basics to Those in Need

    At Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), we know that sometimes the access to basic needs may make a tremendous difference when helping a family or individual out of crisis. Giving the Basics does this by foc[...]

    2013 Success Stories

    Rainbow completed its presentation of 2013 activities to its Board of Directors. Included in this report was a sampling of success stories from across the country highlighting the benefits that Rainbow’s service-enriched[...]

    Rainbow’s Money Management Skills Workshops Aided by CAAB

    WASHINGTON, D.C – Rainbow’s Money Management Skills Workshops Aided by CAAB Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s (Rainbow) ability to improve the quality of life for residents of affordable housing across the country[...]

    Haverstock 2013 Luncheon

    On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) hosted a luncheon to thank all of the coalition members whose continual support has made change a real possibility at Haverstock Hills Apartme[...]

    Haverstock Hills: Service-Enriched Results

    We are proud to present this video which details the tremendous impact that Rainbow’s service-enriched housing model has had on the Haverstock Hills community and thank you to all of the partners who engaged with Rainbow[...]

    Wells Fargo Donation Prepares Youth for School

    Silver City, NM – Wells Fargo Donation Prepares Youth for School Residents of Lintero apartments, a Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow)-served community, received a generous donation from Wells Fargo for bac[...]

    Regulatory Compliance through a Service-Enriched Housing Model

    In August, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s Executive Director was published in Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits discussing the importance of providing a service-enriched housing model as a component in preser[...]

    OfficeMax Supports Houston and Phoenix Youth

    Phoenix, AZ – OfficeMax Supports Houston and Phoenix Youth Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) is proud to announce the generous support of local OfficeMax managers in two cities. OfficeMax joined in the Rai[...]

    Service-Enriched Housing Expands into Nevada

    Las Vegas, NV – Service-Enriched Housing Expands into Nevada

    Record Participation at Rainbow Housing 1st Annual Awards Banquet

    On April 25, 2013, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) hosted its 1st Annual Awards Banquet honoring those in the affordable housing industry who are making a lasting impact and empowering social change. Ove[...]

    Delavan Townhomes in Kansas Hires Rainbow

    Kansas City, KS – Delavan Townhomes in Kansas Hires Rainbow Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) is proud to announce that beginning in April 2013 its service-enriched housing model will be deployed in Kansas[...]

    $6 Million Renovation Complete, Palm Lake Announces Grand Re-Opening

    Miami, FL – $6 Million Renovation Complete, Palm Lake Announces Grand Re-Opening

    Palm Lake Grand Re-Opening Announcement

    You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening of Palm Lake Apartments. Located at 2615 NW 115th St in Miami, Florida, the program will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013.

    4th Annual Backpack Drive a Success

    Each year as summer comes to a close and schools prepare to educate, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) kicks off its Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. In its fourth year, 2012 was the largest yet with [...]