Mary arrived at Settegast in Houston, Texas, carrying more than most people could manage quietly. She had been doing odd jobs, cleaning a church where she could find the work, but the hours were not enough to cover the d[...]
Jaqueline has lived in Houston for nine years, building a life for herself and her four children. A year ago, two things happened on the exact same day: she lost her job, and her mother became seriously ill. Overnight, J[...]
Antoinette Jackson built her career the hard way. For 18 years, she worked in real estate, traveling between states and developing the kind of professional resilience that comes from years of showing up and delivering. W[...]
Citizenship: Berenice Builds a Foundation for the Future Berenice Lujuan Zubia approached Rainbow with the ambitious goal of obtaining United States citizenship, a pursuit which represented far more than legal status; sh[...]
When a fire displaced several families at Icemorlee, uncertainty and worry set in immediately. These residents faced an overwhelming question: what comes next? They did not have to find the answer alone. Property Manager[...]
Chamira lives at a Rainbow served property in Texas and recently reached a milestone that reflects steady commitment and persistence. After working through Rainbow’s GED preparation program, she earned her high school di[...]
We are honored to share with you the story of one of our wheelchair-assisted seniors who overcame an uphill challenge this year. This resident received a wheelchair to support their mobility and independence in 2019. Unf[...]
Rainbow's career training program was introduced to a bright young man named K. After a career counseling session, K embarked on a transformative journey by enrolling in the Google IT professional certification program. [...]
John is a resident of our Montgomery Pines community in Porter, Texas. John is a transplant patient and is required to take anti-rejection medication daily. Also, John is retired and lives off his monthly social security[...]
We met Nery, a Spanish-language resident from a new Rainbow-served community. As an immigrant from El Salvador, she wanted to chase her American Dream! One thing about Nery is she carries herself with professionalism and[...]
Rose needed help preparing her resume and finding employment. She and her Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) discussed the various aspects of a resume and how to make it look professional and inviting for employers. The[...]
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 [...]
Garrett responded to a Resident Survey form which his RSC had left (as they had for all residents) on his door. He specifically requested information regarding “Continuing Education/Financial Aid.” The RSC spoke with Gar[...]
Santana, at age 10 in fourth grade, recently transitioned with her mother and sister from homelessness to permanent housing. Her mother shared that Santana passionately discussed the effects the pandemic had on their liv[...]
Lisette was a spring 2019 Rainbow Scholar completing an intense premedical post-baccalaureate program at the University of California-San Diego, with plans on applying to medical school the following June. Her dream job [...]
Diana is extremely appreciative of her Rainbow Scholarship which goes toward her tuition at Albany State University in Georgia. She says, without the Rainbow Scholarship, she would not have been able to attend college at[...]
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 is a Rainbow proprietary youth program which focuses on transforming self-image, guiding personal thought processes, impacting life choices, and leveraging leadership skills.
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
The youth of Haverstock Hills in Houston, Texas took part in an educational program designed to teach them about a large group of reptiles. Naturalist Ana Anita-Cherry from the Traveling Naturalist Program brought along [...]
