What is Rainbow?

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (Rainbow) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit service and leadership organization for girls.  Across three age groups, members become part of an international sisterhood of service and citizenship, building leaders one color at a time.

Rainbow Gets Girls Ready for Life!

Are YOU ready?

in their own words

To me, Rainbow means a second family. Everyone is kind and friendly. We always help and support each other. They’re a family that won’t let you down and you can count on.”

Lina G.

Being in Rainbow is being a girl who helps her community while making memories that will last a lifetime.” 

Sammy F.

A Rainbow Girl is someone who represents the 7 colors of the rainbow and follow the virtues of hope and charity. She devotes her time to serve others and improve on life long needed skills.”

Kemaya O.

Sparkle

Ages 3-5

Pledge

Ages 6-9

Rainbow

Ages 10-20

Majority

Ages 21+

WHAT are the rainbow girls?

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls builds girls into leaders of tomorrow.  Our sisterhood extends across 47 states in the U.S. as well as 10 other countries, building a community of girls connected in their love of service.  

Rainbow is associated with the Freemasons, but membership has always been open to all girls.  

Rainbow is led by girls, for girls.  The elected leader of the local Assembly, called the Worthy Advisor, plans her own 6-month term by creating events, coordinating the calendar, delegating tasks, and choosing a charity to raise money for during her term.  She plans her own fundraisers, fun events, and service projects.  She presides over the meeting and is responsible for keeping order.  Adults are always there to support her, but she is the true leader.  This opportunity to learn how to lead, even at a young age, teaches girls many skills that will be crucial no matter what they choose to do in life!

 

Our current term

Worthy Advisor: Taylor

Theme: You Are What Rainbow Needs, Encanto!

Charity: NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)

Mascot: Capybara, Toucan

Symbols: Candles, butterflies, stars

Flower: Bougainvillea

Scripture: “She is fearfully and wonderfully made” Psalm 139:14

Honor Stations: Fidelity, Chaplain

Service Projects: Purse drive for a domestic violence shelter, collecting stuffed animals for the pediatric center at a local hospital, making appreciation cards for Masons, programs for Masonic Lodges

Colors: Yellow, pink, blue

Special Events: Valentine’s Day “Parents Night Out,” fun paint night, Egg My Yard fundraiser, Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Roller skating night, Picnic day, lunch and nature walk for Rainbow Sunday, shopping trip

Meet Richmond Assembly

Visit the Int’l Order of Rainbow

Visit Virginia Rainbow

Richmond Assembly #10 is located in Richmond, Virginia. 

We hope you will join us at an upcoming event!  Check the Events tab or Contact Us for more info.

Richmond Assembly at the 2018 Supreme (International) Meeting

 

WHat does the RAINBOW mean?

Rainbow was founded in 1922 by Rev. W. Mark Sexson, a Christian minister and member of the Masonic Lodge in McAlester, Oklahoma.  He used the colors of the Rainbow to emphasize 7 important life lessons:

Red: Love

We act in love toward others.

Orange: Religion

We associate ourselves with some religion and believe in one Creator.

Yellow: Nature

We value and spend time in nature.

Green: Immortality

We believe that what we do in this life carries forward after death.

Blue: Fidelity

We are true to each other and are reliable.

Indigo: Patriotism

We are good citizens, and support and defend our country.

Violet: Service

Selfless service is the true key to happiness.