Meeting Community Need

The past year has seen tremendous challenges in communities across the nation. As we struggle with the shifting economic tide and uncertainties both at home and abroad, it is crucial to realize the essential nature of the work we do each day. It is through your support as volunteers, advocates, donors, and community resources that Rainbow House is able to maintain our emergency and outreach programs.

Odds are, each of us knows someone affected by domestic abuse. Which is why Rainbow House has addressed recent challenges by remaining focused on the pressing needs of women and children experiencing domestic violence. We continue to offer our clients the highest quality and widest range of services, responding directly to individual and community need.

In FY 2005, we delivered services to more women and children than ever before. We have more than doubled our services since 2000.

Our Children's Program, provided 282 children with counseling, advocacy, and enrichment activities.

Both of our Community Resource sites have seen tremendous growth. At each site, the Woman's Advocate experienced a more than 20% increase in the number of service hours serving 516 women. Through educational presentations, active advocacy, health fairs, and our Teen Parenting Services Program, our Domestic Violence Prevention and Education Program (DVPEP) touched the lives of 3,650 people in and around Chicago.