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100 years!
Since 1926, Raintree Children & Family Services has been dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening families across New Orleans.
Join us as we honor a century of impact, celebrating the lives we’ve helped transform and the countless futures we are committed to shaping in the years to come.
History
Raintree began as a home for orphaned infants and toddlers. In the 1930’s, the organization provided care to over 400 children while arranging adoptions for more than 150. Eventually, services expanded to include maternity care for young women during the 1950’s and 60’s.
During the 1970’s and 80’s, additional programs were established. Raintree House, a group home for teenaged foster girls began. Raintree Family Foster Care began providing services to therapeutic and private foster children while establishing foster parent homes in the community.
In the 1990’s, Family Service Coordination, an EarlySteps service, was established to serve children aged 0-3 with developmental delays.
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What Comes Next
For nearly a century, Raintree has opened its doors to children and families in need of safety, stability, and support. Now as we look ahead to the next 100 years, we invite you to stand with us shoulder to shoulder with our Board of Directors and dedicated staff to ensure that legacy not only continues but grows even stronger! By giving to Raintree’s Capital Campaign, you are not just helping to renovate a series of buildings; you are transforming an entire campus that serves as a sanctuary and support hub for the children, families, caregivers, and staff. Your investment will strengthen every facet of Raintree’s mission, allowing us to serve more youth, more effectively for generations to come.
Major Giving Opportunities
Raintree House Wing Expansion and Naming Rights – $350,000 Become the cornerstone of Raintree’s future by funding the expansion of Raintree House. This transformative gift will make possible the creation of multiple offices designed to support, serve, and train youth. Your investment will provide space for healing, stability, and long-term growth for generations to come. Your support will be recognized through exclusive naming rights of the wing, cementing your legacy of compassion, care, and commitment to our youth.
Program Expansion and Naming Rights – $250,000 Champion the full expansion of Raintree’s administrative and programmatic footprint. Your investment will fund the development of new office space, counseling rooms, and foster parent training areas, enabling our team to serve children and families with greater dignity, privacy, and effectiveness. This generous gift includes naming rights for the entire expanded program wing, cementing your legacy in our mission to uplift and empower.
Outside Space Improvements and Naming Rights– $150,000 Ensure that Raintree remains accessible and welcoming to all with a dedicated parking area and an outdoor meeting space. This new area will not only provide secure parking for staff, volunteers, and guests; it will also include an outdoor meeting space where Raintree House residents can spend quality one-on-one time with their families, therapists, and Raintree House staff in a calm environment.
Mid-Level Giving Opportunities
(Includes recognition plaques or room naming where applicable)
Raintree House Family Meeting and Youth Room – $50,000
Help create a welcoming, shared space where Raintree House residents can connect, learn, and grow together in a safe and supportive environment
Community and Training Room – $35,000
Support the emotional well-being of children and families by helping create a private, welcoming space for foster parent training, therapeutic services, and meaningful moments of healing and connection
Fencing and Outdoor Garden Area – $20,000
Foster joy, reflection, and wellness with a safe, green space where children can play, relax, and reconnect with nature.
Laundry & Hair Care Room – $20,000
Fund a thoughtful space where residents can take care of their personal needs with dignity, complete with laundry facilities and a dedicated area for hair care and grooming
Pantry Rebuild – $10,000
Help us nourish the bodies and minds of our youth by supporting a well-stocked, accessible pantry that ensures no child goes without.
Furniture Sponsorship – $5,000 each
Support the furnishing of newly expanded office spaces and shared community meeting areas with comfortable, functional, and professional furniture; creating an inviting environment for staff, foster families, and the children we serve.
Community Giving Options
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Wall of Hope Donor Circle – $2,500
Make a lasting impact by adding your name to the Wall of Hope, a permanent installation inside our newly renovated space that honors those who help make Raintree’s future possible.
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Legacy Brick Pathway – $1,000
Become part of our foundation. With a personalized engraved brick placed along the revamped entrance walkway, you’ll help pave the way for generations of children and families to come. This level will include a 4x8 brick engraved with your name, a personal message, or business logo