The Rainbow Project.
After the floods in 2002 that literally washed Appalachian towns down mountainsides ended and the damage was surveyed, it became more apparent that everyone needed some help. In years past Grandmas Gifts has worked to provide book bags and school supplies to Appalachian children, yet it seemed that more people needed help. Thus, the Rainbow Project was born.
Everyone enjoys and needs markers, pencils, paper, and a ruler to go back to school in the fall, yet these much needed supplies are expensive and not every family can afford such items.
Originally a Make-A-Difference Day project, the Rainbow Project is now an annual Grandmas Gifts event. We collect school supplies for children and schools in need and distribute them at the beginning of each school year. The donations that started as the light at the end of the storm continue to illuminate the path for students today.
Everyone enjoys and needs markers, pencils, paper, and a ruler to go back to school in the fall, yet these much needed supplies are expensive and not every family can afford such items.
Originally a Make-A-Difference Day project, the Rainbow Project is now an annual Grandmas Gifts event. We collect school supplies for children and schools in need and distribute them at the beginning of each school year. The donations that started as the light at the end of the storm continue to illuminate the path for students today.
 Volunteers (L to R) Ashley Doyle, Emily Douglas, Morgan Webb, and Kelsey McIntire shopping for school supplies after Kelsey raised over $1,300! |
 Donor Jack with volunteer Emily Douglas - For Jack's 7th birthday party he asked school supplies from his friends to donate to Grandma's Gifts. HOW COOL! |