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Thanks to the M&M Community Foundation Women's Giving Circle for a grant in their 2021 cycle.  The Rainbow House was awarded $1,250 to provide health and wellness products for survivors of domestic violence.  Personal Hygiene is personal!  We are grateful for the...

Thank you so much, Woody's, for your support of our mission!

Oconto Electric Cooperative offers a charitable fund to improve area lives and communities.  Rainbow House is proud to announce we were awarded $750 to expand our new forensic evidence camera project.  This will allow us to acquire an additional camera.  It is our...

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Congratulations, to our Marinette Legal Advocate, for completing the Advanced Training in Strangulation Prevention!  Joette Koronkiewicz attended this five-day curriculum through the Institute on Strangulation Prevention, a nationally aclaimed program based in San...

We just received a donation from the "Other Guys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club" They are a great group with a great mission. They supplied the Rainbow House  with chairs, ottomans, tables and bookshelves for our clients. Items were donated in Green Bay and delivered...

2021-Annual-Conference-Brochure2021-Annual-Conference-Brochure Development and Implementation of Domestic Violence High Risk Teams in Rural Communities Courtney Olson, MA, Executive Director, Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Marinette, WI, Jessica Honish, CSW -...

Rainbow House would like to thank Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area for their generous year-end contribution of $1,000 for our joint efforts to make our community a safer, healthier place to live.

Colin McMahon, in pursuit of his Eagle Scout Project with Peshtigo Boy Scout Troop #1902, made 4 wooden bunk-beds for local survivors of domestic violence and their children who are transitioning into independent living arrangements.  Each bunk-bed came complete with...

Rainbow House Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Press Release Jan 2021 Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services received a $1,000 grant from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.   Rainbow House will use this grant to support survivors and their children...

Stephenson National Bank has generously donated $2,000 this holiday season to the Rainbow House.  Our agency will use these funds to fulfill a currently unmet need, new furniture for our shelter.

Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation has generously donated an additional $5,000 for COVID relief funding to the Rainbow House.  Thank you for your support of our agency

Oconto Women's Club adopted our families at Rainbow House this holiday season.  Thank you for making Christmas special for survivors and their children!

Lily Kornusky donated to Rainbow House in memory of her mother, Debbie Kornusky.  Melissa Marie photography raised $700 from her Santa shoots with Leon Breault.  Lily decided to donate half the funds to our agency.  Thank you, Lily, for your generosity and kindness! ...

We received a generous toy donation from Peshtigo grade school students!  Thanks for making the holidays bright for children experiencing domestic violence!  

Frankenmuth Insurance has contributed an additional $1000  to support the mission of Rainbow House. We're so grateful!

Thank you, Oconto Dollar Tree! We appreciate Dollar Tree for hosting a holiday gift drive, in which shoppers purchased extra  and donated it our agency!

Stephenson National Bank has twice contributed to the Rainbow House COVID relief efforts, in the amount of $2,000 and $5,000.  We are so grateful for their community support! Stephenson National Bank's Mission is to be the premier provider of trusted financial...

Thank you to Frankenmuth Insurance, for providing $1,500 to Rainbow House's COVID relief effort! We’re committed to helping our neighbors.

Thank you, Otto Bremer Trust!  Rainbow House received $5,000 in COVID relief funding. In response to COVID-19, the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) established a $50 million emergency fund through its Community Benefit Financial Company (CBFC) subsidiary to provide financial...

The Women's Giving Circle has donated $1,000 to assist Rainbow House in giving cell phones and minutes coverage to women experiencing domestic violence.  This ability to stay socially and professionally connected during a pandemic is an essential lifeline to so many...

Thank you, Allstate Foundation, for providing Rainbow House $4,500 in COVID relief funding! The Allstate Foundation works to empower all people to imagine —and achieve— better for themselves and their community. Since 2005, The Allstate Foundation has been committed...

Thank you, Tri-County United Way, for your continued partnership!  United Way provided Rainbow House $500 in COVID relief funding.  Tri-County United Way's mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.  

Thanks to Upper Peninsula Telephone Company, for their $500 support of our agency's COVID response efforts.  UPTC is a division of Michigan Broadband Services,

FSC Program Flyer Emergency Assistance   One-time payment toward either security deposit, first month’s rent, or late rent for families facing impending homelessness or are in a homeless situation. Payments may only be received once every 12 months. Eligibility...

Thank you for your support of our community, Stephenson National Bank!  Rainbow House has received $5,000 to provide emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Pictured from right to left Elisa Rollo, Senior Vice President and Chief Retail...

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$3,000 in Survivor Emergency Funding was funded in part by a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation.  #PackersGiveBack Thank you for your support of our mission!  

For people dealing with domestic violence, home is not a safe place. Mandates to quarantine may keep you safe from a pandemic, but can be deadly when you live with an abusive partner. Domestic violence spikes during times of stress and economic hardship. Violence can...

Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services is pleased to announce receiving a $5,000 grant from the Community-Wide Endowment held at the M&M Area Community Foundation. The award will be put towards our Survivor Emergency Fund to help survivors of domestic violence have...

Thank you, Outback Open Mic Night, for your kindness in supporting our mission.  We appreciate you! Pictured from left to right: Melissa Haidle - Outback Bar Owner Alexis Powell - Rainbow House Child/Teen Advocate Paul Matty - Open Mic Night Event DJ/ Amount raised at...

Thank you to Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation for their generous grant of $2,500 to aid our response during the COVID-19 pandemic!  We are grateful for your continued support of our mission.

The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation has awarded Rainbow House a grant of $1,000 towards our COVID-19 relief efforts.  Thank you for your generosity and community support!

Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services is pleased to announce an award from the Bond Foundation.  The LEON H. AND CLYMENE M. BOND FOUNDATION, INC. is a family endowed Foundation committed to the growth and improvement of Oconto County and its surrounding areas. The...

Stephenson National Bank, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has generously awarded the Rainbow House a $2,000 grant to support our emergency response work.  This grant was made possible through a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, combined with an...

For sanitation purposes, will not be accepting donations of any open or homemade food items or used items until further notice. Donations of new, needed items (cleaning products, unexpired non-perishable food, etc.) will still be accepted; however, it is always a good...

Rainbow House is following suggested Center for Disease Control Guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading viruses.  As such, we're moving temporarily to an online support group platform.  Those interested in calling in or joining online will be provided a secure...

Items We CAN Accept Rainbow House happily accepts the following items: New cosmetics and toiletries Canned or boxed food with current used by dates Books, records, and DVDs Games, toys (except stuffed animals) and sports equipment Housewares: dishes, glassware,...

Employment Opportunities Positions Available: Staff Support/Weekend Position and Fill in Positions CURRENT SHIFTS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: Every Other Saturday (except once a month) 11pm to 7am Every Other Sunday 11pm-7am Every Monday 11pm-7am Job Description: This position...

Would you like to support Rainbow House through online shopping?  We're now registered at Walmart! Click here for Walmart Registry!

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Menominee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146 dropped off 22 Snuggle Up Bags that included books, teddy bears, hats, mittens, etc for our children for Christmas. We are so grateful for your generosity! Pictured from left to right are Joann Torreano, Judy Pier, &...

Thank you to Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, for providing $1,000 to support our Safe Place to Sleep grant.  As survivors and their children transition from shelter to new homes, they now have a safe place to sleep, thanks to this grant which provides new beds....

To make the season bright, please consider sharing.  The families with which we are working are in need of the following: 11 turkey/ham gravy mixes 6 boxed/fresh potatoes 3 cranberries 14 pumpkin/fruit pies 12 french fried onions 14 small tubs of butter 15 packages of...

Staying in a domestic violence shelter can be a stressful experience.  To make our guests more comfortable, we ask that you consider donating the following new items this holiday season: Hair accessories including styling devices (straightener, curling iron, blow...

Are you interested in a quick way to support survivors of domestic violence?  Rainbow House now has a wish list: Click here for Amazon Wish List!

Thanks to a generous donation from Banfield Foundation, Rainbow House is able to assist qualifying survivors with veterinary care for their companion animals.  You do not have to be a resident of Rainbow House to qualify.  Outreach clients receiving services are...