Our News & Events Blog

Victoria from MoonFaze in Menominee came to speak at one of our elderly support groups about crystals and their properties, as well as the benefits of smudging to cleanse your house of negative energy. MoonFaze is a locally owned and ethically sourced Metaphysical...

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Thank you, Oconto County Leadership Group!

  Thank you to the Oconto County Leadership Group for the repurposed bikes, helmets and bike locks that were donated to the Rainbow House. For more information on Oconto County Leadership please visit https://leadershipoc.com/ a new class will be starting soon....

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Thank you, 100 Women Giving Back!

We heard from Thea Hicks today that 100 Women Giving Back - Northwoods Group had taken up a collection for the Rainbow House.  Their member, Paula, ran a wine pull at their event last night and they raised $700.  It takes a community!  Thank you for your generosity!

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Thank you, Marinette Elks Club!

Thank you, Marinette Elks Club, for supporting the Rainbow House Food pantry! Left, Renee Peretto, Shelter/Family Advocate , Right:  Sarah Lukowski of the Marinette Elks Club

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Thank you, Peshtigo National Honor Society!

Thank you so much to the Peshtigo National Honor Society for taking up a community collection to help survivors and their children.  We are so very grateful for their generosity and support! Pictured from left to right, Student Joseph Schield, Rainbow House Staff...

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Thank you, Inferno Fitness!

Inferno Fitness of Marinette did a collection for the Rainbow House during the month of December. They dropped off the much needed supplies today and filled our back hall. Lots of kitchen appliances and gadgets, dishes, towels/wash cloths, paper products, and cleaning...

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New Online LGBTQ+ Survivors support group

I wanted to share with you an exciting new group Turningpoint has launched in 2023. This week, we began our LGBTQ+ Survivors support group. This group is designed to bring together LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner and/or sexual violence in a healing and...

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Thank you, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation!

Rainbow House is delighted to announce we received a grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, a funding collaborative which includes funds from the U.S. Venture Open Fund for Basic Needs, the J. J. Keller Foundation...

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Thank you, Stephenson National Bank and Trust!

As part of their community year-end giving program, Stephenson National Bank and Trust gave Rainbow House $1,250.  We used the funding to acquire personal protection notification devices for survivors. The Smart Emergency Button is a  portable silent alarm button that...

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Rainbow House Community Updates

Chief James Herald, Lena PD  Speaking with 2nd and 3rd graders last Lena Elementary School Jessica, one of the beneficiaries of the Oconto Elks Club yearly donation. Agency Advocates have completed CPR training and learned about Animal Care and CPR Irene Mayo,...

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Thank you, Kimberly Clark!

Thanks to Kimberly Clark for stocking the shelves at Rainbow House with much needed paper products, including toilet paper, tissues, wipes, diapers, and hygiene products.  A special shout out to  Adam Francour at Kimberly Clark for coordinating!

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Crivitz Middle School Sock Drive

The Crivitz Middle School Student Council, took up a sock collection for those in need.  Today Amanda, Middle School Counselor and five of the middle school students came and dropped off 50 pairs of socks, all different colors and sizes.  Thank you for your community...

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No Girl Without Personal Hygiene Drive

NO GIRL WITHOUT. Let's take action to end period poverty. Period. DONATION BOX LOCATIONS Carney-Nadeau Bellin Health Daggett Clinic Carney School DeBacker's Dairv Carnev & Escanaba MI Johnson's Deli, Carney MI Shelby's Gas Station, Carney MI Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine...

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Thank you, Lockheed Martin!

Thank you to our friends Michelle and Lori for dropping off donations collected by Lockheed Martin Staff.  What a great way to kick of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

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Young at Heart Support Group Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Welcome to our Rainbow House Support Group for those age 60+.  Please call Joette at (715) 735-6656 for details and location.  All support groups are free and confidential.  Recently, our group painted masks demonstrating how they feel on both the in and outside. ...

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Proud to be a Tri-County United Way Partner Agency

Rainbow House is proud to continue it's long-standing service as a Tri-County United Way agency.  Thank you for your generous support of our mission!  To learn more about the great things Tri-County United Way does in our community, please visit Tri-County United Way....

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Thank You, Oconto Electric!

On behalf of the Rainbow House Therapy Dog program, Thank you to Oconto Electric Cooperative for a $500 donation!  This contribution helps provide for the veterinary care of our Canine Therapy Dog, Brick.  We are grateful for your generous community support!

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Allstate Day of Service

  Rainbow House was selected as one of only seventeen projects nationwide to participate in the Allstate Foundation's Day of Service, coordinated by Common Impact.  On Wednesday, April 6th, a team of nine volunteers from Allstate's marketing division came...

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Thank you, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation!

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation has provided a grant to the Rainbow House in the Spring 2022 grant cycle.  Our Shelter and Family Advocate, Nicole, will be training to become a Facilitator for Parenting the Love and Logic Way.  Rainbow House will also be...

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Thank You, NWTC Auto Repair Program!

Wally Remic, NWTC Auto Repair Program Manager and his students donated time, labor and parts in fixing the Rainbow House agency van.  The Rainbow House provides transportation to survivors of domestic violence to local appointments for medial care, court hearings,...

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Parenting with Purpose Class Mondays at 6pm

The Bridges to Recovery is happy to announce a Parenting with Purpose Class, beginning Monday, January 24th from 6-7pm and running every Monday for 5 weeks, from 6-7pm. If you are interested in attending this class, please email KatieIrving.bridges@gmail.com.  If...

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Thank you, Veriha Trucking!

Thank you to Veriha Trucking of Marinette for their $5,000 year-end contribution! Veriha Trucking provides transportation solutions in 48 states and parts of Canada. Our fleet of 250+ drivers mainly travels throughout the Midwest and Northeast for a variety of...

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Thank You, Stephenson National Bank!

Thank you to Stephenson National Bank, for a year-end contribution of $3,000 to Rainbow House!  We are grateful for your continued support of our mission.  The funding will go towards our collaborative partnership with law enforcement.  We will be placing forensic...

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Thank you, Menominee American Legion Auxiliary!

Volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary in Menominee, MI dropped off a large donation of holiday toys, purses, slippers, hats, and mittens this week.  Thank you for making the Holidays brighter for survivors of domestic violence!

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How to Safely End a Relationship

Did you know the most dangerous time in an unhealthy or abusive relationship is during and after a breakup? That’s one of the reasons why sitting down and developing a plan before ending a relationship is so important. Even if you are not leaving an abusive situation,...

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Thank you, Walmart Giving!

We are excited to announce that Rainbow House received a $4,000 grant from Walmart Giving!  This award helps us to better meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence in our community .  #BetterTogether, #WalmartGiving and #Walmart Mrs. Helen Walton used to say...

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Thank you, Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond Foundation

Rainbow House receives a grant from the Leon H. and Clymene M. Bond Foundation   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13th, 2021   “October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the timing of the Bond Foundation’s support of our agency couldn’t be better”, says...

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