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- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
May is National Foster Care Month: Be a Hero to a Foster Kid!
Below you will find Desiree’s heartfelt story. It offers a window into how difficult it can be to develop the courage and strength to...
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Raintree
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Therapeutic Foster Care Info Sessions – Thursday, Nov. 19th at Noon and 6:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, November 19th at noon or 6:00 pm to learn how you can help teens in Therapeutic Foster Care. In this 30-minute Zoom...
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Raintree
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1 min
Raintree Remembers Joan Ingram
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Joan Marie Ingram, a longtime volunteer and supporter of Raintree Children...
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Raintree
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Launches Matching Gift Challenge for Raintree House
Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Launches Matching Gift Challenge for Raintree House NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, September 14, 2020 –...
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Raintree
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
Support Raintree on AmazonSmile
You can now support Raintree Children and Family Services on AmazonSmile – at not additional cost to you! AmazonSmile is now available on...
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Raintree
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
2020 Charitable Giving Incentives: Take advantage of the CARES Act and support Raintree!
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act includes incentives for charitable giving during the year 2020. Below are a few...
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Raintree
- Jul 9, 2020
- 2 min
Paint the Town Green Moved to March 19, 2021
Dear 2020 Paint the Town Green Gala Sponsors and Ticket Holders: We sincerely thank you for your support of the 2020 Paint the Town Green...
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Raintree
- Jun 21, 2020
- 1 min
Raintree Remembers August Pierce, Sr., Foster Parent
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of August Pierce, Sr. (1933-2020) Mr. August Peirce, Sr. passed away...
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Raintree
- Jun 21, 2020
- 1 min
Raintree Remembers Lawson Givens, Jr., Foster Parent
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Lawson Givens, Jr. (1943-2020) Mr. Lawson Givens, Jr. passed away...
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Raintree
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
What is National Foster Care Month?
You may have noticed little light blue ribbons being worn around your city or seen them on social media each year during the month of...
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Raintree
- Apr 19, 2020
- 1 min
Staying Strong at Raintree House
Even during stay-at-home orders, the beat goes on at Raintree House! The girls at Raintree House are working hard on their online...
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Raintree
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
From Brain Injury to Dancing: Marina’s Story
Five-year-old Marina is a happy, playful child. Seeing her dance and sing to her favorite songs is a joy of her foster mother’s. It’s...
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Raintree
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
Jules and Monique: A Raintree Success Story
When Jules was born, he weighed only 1 pound, 13 ounces. Jules’ mother, Monique, was thrilled to finally bring her son home after a 91...
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Raintree
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
Raintree’s Response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic
Over our 94-year history, Raintree Children and Family Services has persevered through many challenges while continuing to provide...
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Raintree
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Nine Ways to Keep Active and Healthy With Your Family
During these times of social distancing, Raintree House residents are getting creative in finding fun activities to do together. Check...
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Raintree
- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
Paint the Town Green Rescheduled to Friday, October 9, 2020
Dear Friends of Raintree: Thank you for supporting Raintree Children and Family Services and our Paint the Town Green Gala....
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Raintree
- Dec 26, 2019
- 3 min
Saints rookie C.J. Gardner-Johnson providing local foster kids something money can’t buy
Growing up, C.J. Gardner-Johnson always had other kids roaming about his family home. They weren’t his siblings, but it never really felt...
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Raintree
- Dec 16, 2019
- 2 min
Raintree Children and Family Services Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, December 16, 2019 – Raintree Children and Family Services, a local non-profit that helps at-risk children and...
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