California Rainbow for Girls
"A life lesson that Rainbow has taught me is how to be an individual. Too often, I would try to emulate traits that the people around me have, but the lessons, values and opportunities Rainbow has given me has helped me learn how to embrace my unique traits and forge an original leadership style and life." - Colleen, 18
"Rainbow has taught me how to put others first." - Natalie, 16
"I've gained a new family and made memories that will last a lifetime." - Molly, 18
"What I love about Rainbow is getting to know new girls and meeting new friends that I will have for the rest of my life." - Destiny, 13
"My favorite part about rainbow is the friendships I have made over the years. The girls in my assembly have become some of my closest friends and sisters. Rainbow has made a major impact on my life." - Kendall, 14
“I joined Rainbow when I was 14. I was quiet and didn't have many friends. My Rainbow sisters have become so much more than friends. They are my family and I know they will support me no matter what. Rainbow girls are the most caring people I have ever known.” - Kim, 20
"I enjoy Rainbow because everyone is able to be there for me and support me whether it's Rainbow related or not." - Rosemarie, 14
"Rainbow has taught me that it's great to have confidence. Even if I'm just faking it, having a confident attitude will make others more likely to believe in me, and when others believe in me, I'm more likely to believe in myself." - Julie, 19
"Rainbow taught to me speak in front of crowds with a lot more confidence than before because of the love from the girls and adults. Rainbow isn't just an after school, service hour thing you do, it's family, it's my home. I can walk to a room my assembly gets excited to see me. Even my sister assembly, Camellia, gets excited too even though I can't visit them as often as I would like. They showed me what it means to love someone purely." -Melissa, 18.
“I believe that Rainbow gives girls and adults the chance to do something that maybe they wouldn't do in their normal life. It gives little girls the chance to be princesses! And it gives the adults the chance to be a mother or father to the princess that they know their little girl could be! The only reason I joined was because my mother wanted me to have the same experience that she had when she was in Rainbow! And I can't thank her enough for "forcing" me to join this fantastic organization! I can't imagine not having Rainbow in my life!” - Claire, 20
"I wanted to be in Rainbow because I wanted to gain leadership skills, give back to my community, and my dad was very active in DeMolay and I wanted to have the experiences/ lifelong friendships like he has." - Katie, 13
"My favorite part about rainbow is being able to mentor the younger girls and watch them as they grow into amazing young women" - Emily, 18
"My favorite part about being in rainbow is definitely the friendships I have made and the leadership skills I have learned, both of which I will have for the rest of my life." - Kayla, 17
"Rainbow is a really good place for girls to feel supported through their teenage years. No judgment and lasting friendships." - Zoe, 13
"Rainbow has taught me many things, but the most important is to be myself. In Rainbow we all come from different families, and all have our own uniqueness, but we're all accepted no matter what. Being yourself, is the best version you can be." - Josie, 20
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“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” by Helen Keller - Joyce, 14
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." by Audrey Hepburn - Melanie, 19
"What they can't fit in the pot of gold is all the lifelong friends you make in rainbow, that's my favorite part about rainbow, the friends you make" - Sadie, 15
"One of the most valuable lessons you can ever learn is that you can get through anything with the love and support of friendship and adults who believe in you." - Trisa, 18
“I like being a part of something bigger, rainbow is like having an extra family.” - Zaviana, 18
“I joined rainbow because it's like having an extra family-I know I will always going to have someone there for me, even when I am annoying.” - Daviana, 13
“My favorite part of being in Rainbow is getting to travel up and down the state and even going to other states. It is so much fun to meet new Rainbow sisters and getting to see friends from all over at different events.” - Kristen, 19
“Rainbow and Masonry is a part of my family heritage, so there was no question whether or not I was going to join. I have always been in love with the teachings and the fact that everyone involved is your family, and to this day, that is still my favorite part about Rainbow. I just simply love the fact that I have family wherever I go, whether it be California, New York, New Jersey, or even Hawai’i.” - Madalyn, 18
“Being that my grandma, aunts, mom, and older cousin are or were involved in rainbow, I grew up around the organization. I didn't always think it was something I wanted to be a part of, but now, I am glad I joined. My favorite part of rainbow is beings able to make new friends. Growing up with the people in my assembly, and being able to see all the new girls come in, and begin their rainbow journey, is truly amazing. One of many life skills rainbow has taught me is public speaking. It may sound generic because that's what everyone says, but rainbow is excellent at teaching confidence in delivering speeches." - Hannah, 15
“Rainbow has taught me so many invaluable lessons that have helped me outside of Rainbow as well. I have learned how to plan and execute a fundraising project, balance a budget, and lead a meeting, but the most important thing I have learned from Rainbow is the importance of service to our community. Rainbow Girls with different backgrounds have the ability to work together to uphold a common goal; to make a difference in someone else's life through acts of Love and Service.” - Courtney, 19
“I enjoy Rainbow because of the lessons it teaches, the friendships it creates, and the service it promotes. Rainbow teaches girls from a young age how to be poised, elegant, thoughtful, and courteous. It also teaches life lessons such as public speaking, leadership, and good manners. Rainbow creates unshakable bonds between girls of all different ages and backgrounds. Through Rainbow, I've made friendships with people I wouldn't have even known existed before. Lastly, I love the selflessness and service that Rainbow promotes. The service opportunities it provides have helped me grow into a more giving and selfless person." - Isabelle, 15
"I joined rainbow because my older sisters were in it and my mom was in it when she was younger and they looked like they were having fun." - Claire, 19
"My favorite part of rainbow is getting to build relationships with the girls in my assembly." - Frez'junia, 12