Rainbow Acres

Mission

Rainbow Acres is a Christian Community with heart that empowers persons with developmental disabilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity and purpose.

Philosophy

Rainbow Acres promotes an holistic approach to care that fosters a sense of self-worth through family style living in a loving and accepting community. Job skills, social standards and self-help methods are highly valued, and are taught and encouraged by employees and volunteers motivated by Christian values of love and concern. Rainbow Acres strives to provide every opportunity for residents, called Ranchers, to pursue lives of dignity, purpose and respect.

Governed

Founded in 1974, Rainbow Acres is an independent, not-for-profit Christian ministry associated with the American Baptist Churches USA. It is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and is governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees from Arizona and across the nation. This ministry is made possible through generous regional and national contributions from churches of all faiths, as well as individuals, foundations and corporations. Rainbow Acres is a 501(c) (3) organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the IRS code.

Served

Since its doors opened in 1974, Rainbow Acres has served over 400 adults with developmental disabilities. Currently, Rainbow has nearly 100 Ranchers who are served by close to 50 employees.

Rainbow serves adults with developmental disabilities caused by a range of conditions. These include Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Tuberous Sclerosis, Prader-Willi syndrome, Autism and milder forms of traumatic brain injury. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, although the admissions process may begin earlier.