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Pictured are Rainbow of Challenges’ individual Daniel Ellis and ROC Recycling Job Coach Sharon Carey as he displays a certificate which allows him to now drive a forklift. Ellis works at ROC Enterprises and earned the certification through program education at UAHT.

The children and staff of Making Rainbows – Lafayette County got into the festival spirit recently with a Mardi Gras celebration complete with a parade. Everyone at the school was treated to decorations, music, candy and plenty of Mardi Gras beads! See all the fun under “Photo Gallery” on the homepage!

LifeShare Blood Centers will be conducting a blood drive at Rainbow of Challenges on Thursday, February 18.

Donations may be made at the mobile donor coach located at the ROC Administration building on South Main Street from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The only requirement to give blood is the donor must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and provide current identification.

The process takes about 30 minutes and a trained technician will insure the donor is comfortable and safe.

LifeShare Blood Centers is a nonprofit organization with centers supplying blood and blood components to community hospitals predominately in the southcentral United States including Hope and the surrounding area.

The need for blood remains high during this time of year, so make plans to join Rainbow of Challenges to help meet and exceed their goal.

Pictured are ROC individuals Trent Hopson and Randy Taylor as they participate in the Special Olympics Individual Skills Competition held recently at Ouachita Baptist University. The pair competed in Target Pass, Dribbling Skills, and Spot Shots. The group picture includes Randy and Trent along with OBU event volunteers.

The kids of Rainbow of Challenges’ Making Rainbows ABC class in Hope held a “100th Day Celebration” marking the 100th day of the 2015-16 school year. The class focused on all things 100 having lots of fun while learning along the way.

Rainbow Industries is taking advance orders of gift arrangements for Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14.

Gifts featuring arrangements of popcorn, peanuts, chips, cookies, soft drinks, and chocolate may be purchased. Special hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries are also featured. Dipped strawberry orders are due by Monday, February 9.

Balloons are also available and customers may bring items such as stuffed animals, toys, etc. to add to their order.

Arrangements may be delivered for a minimal additional charge.

“Special Gifts Made by Special People” remains the theme for all gift baskets and all proceeds will be directed to Rainbow Industries programs.

For more information and prices, please contact Denise at Rainbow Industries at 870-722-1255.

Pictured from left to right are: Alisha Jordan of DaVita Ouachita Dialysis of Hot Springs, Evelyn James, Michael Burchfield, Jackie Wilson, and Lincoln Boyd of Rainbow Junction of Rainbow of Challenges in Caddo Valley upon receiving a special $1,000 donation. The donation was made to Rainbow of Challenges by DaVita Dialysis which selects a non-profit agency each year to present a donation. DaVita Kidney Care operates and provides administrative services at 2,225 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately 177,000 patients.

 

Pictured are staff members and children of Making Rainbows of Rainbow of Challenges in Hope upon receiving a large donation of hand-knitted winter caps and scarves. The items were distributed by Go Back For the Children, a Non-Profit organization that collects, sorts, organize and distribute items to the homeless and children in need.

Both the adults and children of Rainbow of Challenges were filled with the spirit of Christmas with recent celebrations. The adults at ROC Enterprises performed a variety of Christmas-themed skits while Santa and Mrs.Claus plus a couple of their elves took time out of their busy schedule to visit the children at Making Rainbows preschool in Hope. The pair shared candy canes with the children and listened closely to the many Christmas wishes. See all the pictures under “Photo Gallery”!

Santa Claus made a special visit to the children of Making Rainbows – Lafayette County. They were thrilled to get candy canes and tell the jolly elf their Christmas wishes. Even the staff had to get their wishes made known too! See the rest of the pics under “Photo Gallery”!