Rainbows has been successful in reaching over 1.6 million grieving youth since its inception in 1983 because of our countless volunteers. From time to time in recognition of those individuals who exceptionally promote Rainbows mission through their personal efforts, Rainbows acknowledges their labor of love by awarding them the Rainbows State of the Heart Caring Award.

Needless to say, there have been hundreds of nominations. Each selected awardee received a special Rainbows gift and a Certificate bearing their name that reads:

"In Grateful Recognition for Exceptional Dedication to the Mission of Rainbows".

Most recently, the Rainbows State of the Heart Caring Award has been given to the following devoted individuals:

Judie Meise, Registered Director, Sheboygan, WI
For her dedicated work offering Rainbows Crisis Response Program, Silver Linings, to families of deployed soldiers in her area. Pictured here (center) with Laurie Olbrisch, Rainbows Vice-President (left) and Suzy Yehl Marta, Rainbows President/Founder

All the dedicated Rainbows volunteers from the San Francisco, CA area schools and faith communities:

Delia Armendariz, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Maureen Cassidy, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Louise Fuetsch, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Mary Ghisolfo, Notre Dame Victoires Schook, San Francisco, CA
Toni Guerrero, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA
Sr. Jane Meuse, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA
Rosalina Roque, St. Peter's School, San Francisco, CA
Sr. Paulina Simms, St. Stephen's School, San Francisco, CA
Adrienne Tarp, St. Joseph 's School, Alameda, CA
Tom White, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA

Glenda Klein Mali, LCSW/ACSW - Rainbows Coordinator (retired)
Edwin Aldrin Elementary School, Schaumburg, Illinois

Rainbows State of the Heart Caring Award
Hall of Fame Members

Lori Novak, Dedicated IHQ volunteer - six years
Judie Meise, Registered Director, Sheboygan, WI
Delia Armendariz, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Maureen Cassidy, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Louise Fuetsch, St. Rita's School, Fairfax, CA
Mary Ghisolfo, Notre Dame Victoires Schook, San Francisco, CA
Toni Guerrero, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA
Sr. Jane Meuse, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA
Rosalina Roque, St. Peter's School, San Francisco, CA
Sr. Paulina Simms, St. Stephen's School, San Francisco, CA
Adrienne Tarp, St. Joseph 's School, Alameda, CA
Tom White, St. Anne's School, San Francisco, CA
Glenda Klein Mali, LCSW/ACSW, Edwin Aldrin School, Schaumburg, IL
Timothy Williams, Principal, C.W. Raymond Elementary School,
Sr. Peg Regan, St. Teresa's School, Summit, NJ
Mary Tammen, Dooley School,
Mary Ann Visocchi, St. Teresa of Avila, Summit, NJ
Lori Dryer, St. Teresa of Avila, Summit, NJ
Cathi Lev, Edwin Aldrin School, Schaumburg, IL
Linda Timm, Edwin Aldrin School, Schaumburg, IL
Sr. Pauline O'Connor, Annunciation School, W. Hollywood, FL
Molly Holly, Linden, CA
Penny Victor, Marquette School, Tulsa, OK
Marilyn Scott, San Gabriel, CA
Connie Tucker, Sanborn School, Palatine, IL
Gay Plants, St. Mary's Church, Crown Point, IN
Louella Bacek, North Arlington Middle School, North Arlington, NJ
Debbie Carter, Blessed Sacrament School, Springfield, IL
Edye Sylvan, Temple Chai, Long Grove, IL
Sue Brandao, St. Jude the Apostle School, Baton Rouge, LA
Peggy Fairchild, St. Jude the Apostle School, Baton Rouge, LA
Catherine Sewnig, Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, NJ
Caroline Valentino, St. Teresa of Avila, Summit, NJ

Nominate your own Rainbows volunteer - click here download the form, complete the information and send a picture of your nominee to Rainbows IHQ.