Event Offers Family Fun and Helps Grant Wishes to Michigan Children with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions Sweeten your Valentine's weekend with some family fun. Experience a colorful and fun scavenger hunt benefiting The Rainbow Connection on Saturday, February 13, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at The Village of Rochester Hills. Families can participate for a $5 donation. Participants will get to sleuth their way through The Village looking for items and the first 100 families … [Read more...]
Local Man Teams Up with The Rainbow Connection to Grant 15 Wishes
April 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Wishes of 15 Michigan Children will be Granted Thanks to a Generous Donation Made to The Rainbow Connection (TRC) by Mr. Tim Easterwood and his Family. Mr. Easterwood visited The Rainbow Connection headquarters in Rochester, Michigan to present the staff with a donation of $100,000. Those dollars will go directly to sponsoring the wishes of 15 Michigan children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. For Tim Easterwood, a father of five, charities that … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Does My HOA Get a Say in My Christmas Display?
December 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Recently, I moved into a new neighborhood and since we’ve had some pretty mild winter weather I decided to put up my outside decorations. I’m in the middle of trying to figure out what goes where when this guy saunters up and informs me that some of my decorations may not be Homeowners Association (HOA) approved. Does the HOA really have the right to dictate how I decorate? Thanks, Fred Frost Dear Fred Frost, I’m guessing you’ve never lived in an HOA-controlled area … [Read more...]
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Dead at 80
August 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson died at 5:30 a.m. today at his Independence Township home surrounded by family and friends after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. "It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of our friend and county executive, L. Brooks Patterson," Chief Deputy County Executive Gerald D. Poisson said. "He was a once-in-a-generation leader whose vision inspired all of us to be part of the best county government in America." Poisson … [Read more...]
Larry Alexander Joins Rainbow Connection Board of Directors
August 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
Rainbow Connection is pleased to announce that Larry Alexander has recently joined the Board of Directors for the Michigan wish granting organization. Alexander is President and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) and a 30-year veteran of the hospitality and tourism industry. He helped lead efforts that resulted in Detroit landing some of the world’s most coveted sporting events, including the Super Bowl, MLB All-Star game, and NCAA Final Four. A native of … [Read more...]
Retiring Oakland County Director to Lead The Rainbow Connection
March 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health and Human Services Director George Miller will retire from the county after 40 years of service in order to become the executive director of The Rainbow Connection, an organization founded by County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to grant wishes to seriously ill children. “George is known at the county for his exceptional leadership and ability to bring community partners together, which is why he is a natural to be the next executive director of The Rainbow Connection,” … [Read more...]
Kick of the Holiday Season at the Celebration of Dreams with The Rainbow Connection
November 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Rainbow Connection hosts its Wish Child Fashion Show & Gifts Galore Silent Auction to make dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. The holidays are a magical time for families around the world. Here in Michigan, The Rainbow Connection celebrates the magic with the annual Celebration of Dreams fundraiser for children battling life threatening illnesses on Sunday, November 20 at the San Marino Club in Troy. Featuring a Wish Child Fashion Show, … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Gives Back to Ten Charitable Organizations
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present more than $4000.00 in donations to 10 charitable organizations. Each April, RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations: The Ashley McCormick Flu Foundation and Ashley’s Bridge, Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Career Dress, Faith Works Michigan, Meadow Brook Hall, New Day Foundation for … [Read more...]
Rainbow Connection’s Dream Makers’ Ball An Astounding Success
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rainbow Connection's Dream Makers' Ball An Astounding Success Making Dreams Come True For Michigan Children with Life Threatening Illnesses Guests of the second annual Rainbow Connection Dream Makers' Ball enjoyed an enchanting evening at Birmingham’s beautiful Townsend Hotel on April 30. The event was lead by the talent of MC Jasen Magic and promised to be filled with entertainment and surprise for all in attendance. Mystically decorated as a gift by Emerald Design, the room was filled to … [Read more...]
The Rainbow Connection Annual Dream Makers’ Ball
February 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Make Dreams Come True for Michigan Children with Life Threatening Illnesses on April 30 Save the date for The Rainbow Connection’s second annual Dream Makers’ Ball on April 30 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Co-chairs L. Brooks Patterson, Jeffrey Taub M.D. and Rod Alberts join Wish Ambassador 5-year-old Aidyn at an enchanting black tie gala benefiting the charity’s mission to make dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. The event features live … [Read more...]
