RAINBOW ACRES

My youth group has been coming to Rainbow Acres on a Mission Trip for many years! We love going and serving there. We want to be a blessing to the ranchers and staff at Rainbow Acres, but of course, they are the blessing to us! We never want to leave when we are there and we are always counting down the days we can return. It is our absolute favorite place to go and grow closer to Jesus with our mission team and with the people that live and work at Rainbow Acres. We love them all very much!

Rainbow Acres is an amazing place with amazing programs for the Ranchers. One of the things that I like so much about Rainbow Acres is the dignity with which each Rancher is treated and that each one has a chance to learn new things and participate in activities that stimulate the mind and body. Over the years I have seen the programs continue to grow and expand providing even more opportunities. I have spend two different weeks on the campus with a team from First Baptist Church of San Diego working on projects and interacting with the Ranchers and staff. By the end of the week you really do forget that the Ranchers capabilities are any different from your own. There is so much love and respect and I am forever touched by the experience. Thank you Rainbow Acres for all you do to enhance the lives of the Ranchers. Your program and facilities are top notch!!

We moved from Corning, California, so our son could attend Rainbow Acres as a Day Rancher; 3 Days per week. Our son is his very best person when at Rainbow Acres. The joy he lives each day, the exciting and fulfilling classes that he attends, the friendships that he has made, all make his life better in every way. He even attends the Rainbow Acres Rancher Church Service at Middle Verde Rock Church each Sunday with many of his friends and runs the audio visual area. In California, places like Rainbow Acres were looked down upon due to having so many special needs people in one one place. However, due to the atmosphere of empowering Ranchers to be their best persons, that Rainbow brings, the world of Rainbow Acres has more smiles per mile, hand clapping, and support within its Ranchers than I could have ever dreamed of. Is Rainbow Acres cheap. No. Is it worth every penny. Absolutely. In our case, Rainbow Acres has an Adopt-A-Rancher program that helps with the cost each month. We hope that one day, our son will qualify for one of the few grants that will enable him to attend full-time, which are generously given by the many churches and organizations that help support this worthy cause, but until then, our hope is for our son to stay in Rainbow for the foreseeable future continuing to love his life, friends, caregivers, and support staff.

Rainbow Acres is a gem like no other! Their mission statement is lived out every day and my daughter has finally found her people. Living at Rainbow Acres has brought joy and purpose to her life, for which I am endlessly grateful. Team Rainbow stands with my child through every challenge. God bless Rainbow Acres and the Ranchers who are blessed to call it home.

Rainbow Acres is a fantastic place, giving its residents many learning opportunities and fun outings. They are always doing something new.