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    1st Annual EmbRACE a Better Future 10K/5K – RESULTS

    Thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, participants, and supporters the 1st Annual EmbRACE a Better Future 10K/5K Run/Walk surpassed our expectations. We were warned that for a first race, not to expect more than a [...]

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation Successfully Signs Seven New Contracts in the 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’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[...]

    Weekly Radio Show Begins

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation is honored to partner with KLAV 1230 AM on a 13-week educational series about the affordable housing industry titled: “Building Communities from the Inside Out”.
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    2011 Year-End Update and Thank You

    It has been another amazing year for Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow). 2011 marked the beginning of our capital campaign to acquire 50 new service contracts in the next 5 years. I am pleased to report tha[...]

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation Exceeds Goal for Scholarship Funding at 2017 Annual Awards Banquet

    Nonprofit organization raises over $100,000 for its national scholarship campaign PHOENIX – April 27, 2017 – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization that provides service-enriched housi[...]

    SWAHMA San Antonio

    For the second time this year, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) was asked to participate in a Southwest Affordable Housing Management Association Conference (swhama.com). Rainbow presented four sessions r[...]

    Rachelle Maple: In Her Own Words

    Partnering in low-income affordable housing as a General Partner offers an opportunity to impact lives in intangible ways. Rachelle Maple is an example of the power of resident services in collaboration with quality, aff[...]

    Tie Me a Future | Pledge Video

    Tie Me a Future is a Rainbow proprietary youth program which focuses on transforming self-image, guiding personal thought processes, impacting life choices, and leveraging leadership skills.

    Houston Golf Association Receives $10,000 Grant from USGA for Youth Programming at Haverstock Hills

    HUMBLE, TX (March, 27, 2012) – Houston Golf Association has received a $10,000 grant from the United States Golf Association to be utilized for afterschool programming for children at the Haverstock Hills apartment compl[...]

    Grand Re-Opening of Lakeline Apartments

    Lakeline apartments, located in Leander, Texas, is a 264-unit affordable housing community comprised of a series of 11 buildings spanning nearly 30 acres. Equality Community Housing Corporation (Equality) completed its a[...]

    Tax Credit Developers Conference Wrap-Up

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) was invited to participate in this year’s Novogradac & Company’s Annual Tax Credit Developers Conference. Rainbow Executive Director, Flynann Janisse, joined a panel of ex[...]

    Rainbow Partnership Secures Arizona Department of Housing LIHTC Award

    In January 2012, the Arizona Department of Housing put out a request for proposals for an acquisition/rehabilitation affordable housing project in Phoenix. Arizona-based Hope Development, LLC asked Rainbow Housing Assist[...]

    RELIANT GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC SELECTS RAINBOW HOUSING AS SERVICE PROVIDER FOR AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY IN ARIZONA

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nonprofit will provide supportive housing programs to 267-unit community currently under renovation in Phoenix

    Thank You 2012 Play It Forward Sponsors

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) would like to thank all of those who helped make the 2012 Annual Play It Forward Golf Tournament the most successful event ever! Thank you for your commitment to Rainbow a[...]

    Community Helping Youth Prepare for School

    With back-to-school events in full swing, Rainbow’s Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) at a Rainbow-served Texas apartment complex brought school preregistration to the community. Residents attending nearby Summit High [...]

    Rainbow and Esusu Announce Partnership

    GLENDALE, AZ – March 17, 2021 – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a nonprofit organization launched in 2002, has added to its bundle of award-winning services for low-income housing tenants. In partnershi[...]

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation Partners with Related Affordable to Deliver Quality Resident Services to Affordable Communities in South Carolina

    ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA (September 8, 2021) – Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow), a national nonprofit organization which provides award-winning services for low-income housing tenants throughout the count[...]

    2nd Quarter Review Newsletter

    We at Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation are pleased to provide you with our 2nd quarter review. In this edition:

    Arizona Media Coverage | Creekview Village and The Revello

    Commercial Executive Magazine: “Bethel Development, Inc. Selects Rainbow Housing as Service Provider for Two New Developments in AZ” – Nov. 20

    3rd Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) understands the financial strain that can be placed on a low-income family when it comes to providing the proper and necessary tools for their children to attend school. T[...]

    Harris County Event: One-Year After Anti-Gang Injunction

    Harris County Partners Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Anti-Gang Injunction – December 12, 2011

    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[...]

    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[...]

    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[...]

    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[...]

    Master Chef – Skinesha

    Skinesha came into her local community center initially to seek assistance with employment. In a discussion, she revealed her passion for cooking. She dreamed of becoming a master chef. After completing assessments, her [...]

    Rainbow Raises More than $354,000 to Benefit Residents of Affordable Housing Communities Nationwide

    Rainbow exceeds scholarship funding goal by $60k at its 2016 Annual Awards Banquet

    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.

    Resident Health a Top Priority at Caswyck Trail

    On April 10, 2012, Caswyck Trail apartments hosted a health fair for its residents. Organized by Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s (Rainbow) Resident Services Coordinators (RSCs) and onsite were instructors from t[...]