Rainbow Housing Blog

    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 [...]

    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 [...]

    Upcoming 2012 Conference Calendar

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s (Rainbow) focus will continue to be on expanding the number of communities we serve with our award-winning, service-enriched housing model for the remainder of the year. As a resu[...]

    Rainbow’s 2012 Mid-Year Newsletter

    It is our pleasure to share with you the below mid-year report for Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow). 2012 has already been a very busy year expanding existing partnerships, making several event appearance[...]

    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[...]

    4th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive

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

    Services on the Bayou, Welcome Louisiana

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) is proud to announce that services this week launched at two new communities. Both properties are managed by long-time partner J. Allen Management based out of Beaumont, T[...]

    HUD Proposes Simplified Section 202 and 811 Requirements

    The June 2012 edition of Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits features an interview with Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation’s Executive Director, Flynann Janisse, discussing HUD’s proposed requirement changes for Sect[...]

    Affordable Housing Tax Credit Conference Wrap-Up

    As suggested by the name, this conference was filled with timely topics on affordable housing development and financing. The afternoon session was split into two tracks in order to address a wide variety of industry issu[...]

    Cooking Matters at Rush Creek

    On May 23, 2012, Rush Creek apartments’ residents were treated to the first of six “Cooking Matters” classes at the community. The hands-on educational program is sponsored by the Tarrant Area Food Bank and will be a wee[...]

    Nutrition Education at Pecan Grove

    The North Texas Food Bank has been busily visiting the Champion Townhomes at Pecan Grove community in Dallas this May, educating adults and youth alike. On May 15, 2012, North Texas Food Bank Nutrition Educational Manage[...]

    Lakeline Apartments Voted “Best of the Best”

    Each year, the Hill Country News in Texas publishes a special edition of their newspaper, identifying the best the community has to offer. Readers are treated to news on where to get the best of everything Cedar Park and[...]

    Leander Mayor Visits Lakeline Apartments

    On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Leander, Texas Mayor, John Cowman, visited the Lakeline Apartment community to discuss a variety of topics. The Mayor arrived with pizza and an open schedule to discuss community concerns with t[...]

    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[...]

    Rainbow’s “Community Investment Partner of the Year”, Centerline Capital Group

    Phoenix, AZ – Rainbow’s “Community Investment Partner of the Year” Awarded to Centerline Capital Group

    Rainbow’s “Partner of the Year”, United States Golf Association

    Phoenix, AZ – Rainbow’s “Partner of the Year” Awarded to United States Golf Association

    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[...]

    Technology For All Awards Rainbow Computer Equipment Grant

    Technology For All, a nonprofit organization located in Houston Texas, has chosen five Rainbow-served communities to receive computers and other related equipment through their grant giving process. Over the past month, [...]

    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[...]

    Coordinators Receive Expert Job Coach Training

    As Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) continues to grow, the professional development of the Resident Services Coordinators (RSC) is critical to the continued effectiveness of the award-winning programming [...]

    Three New Sites Launch in Dallas

    Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) is proud to announce the successful launch of services at three additional multifamily housing assets in Dallas. Included as part of a broader deal with Centerline Capital[...]

    Growth Continues into Marietta, GA

    Beginning March 10, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) has been contracted to provide its award-winning, service-enriched housing model to Caswyck Trail apartment homes in Georgia. Providing services at thi[...]

    Rainbow Wins Two Crystal Merit Awards

    The Apartment Association of Kansas City honored Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation (Rainbow) with two of its coveted Crystal Merit Awards. The Crystal Merit Awards were designed to honor those in the association who[...]