Rainbeaus Philanthropy
THE RALPH FUND
The “R.A.L.P.H. Fund” stands for Rainbeaus Anonymously Lending People a Hand. The fund is named in memory of much-loved Rainbeau Ralph Lorier. Many members and friends of the Rocky Mountain Rainbeaus have personally contributed to this memorial fund to assist square dancers who want to dance but are currently undergoing financial difficulties that prohibit or limit the payment of the annual membership fee and/or weekly dance fees. There are no requirements or obligations for grant recipients, but all are encouraged to be active members in the club and help maintain a strong organization which looks out for everyone in the community.
The RALPH Fund is administered by the RALPH Fund Committee. Individuals interested in receiving RALPH Fund support should send a request for information to the RALPH Fund Committee. Such requests for information will be handled confidentially by Committee members. For general information about the RALPH Fund and for instructions to make a donation, please Contact Us! Individuals may submit confidential support requests to the RALPH Fund Committee at ralphfund@rainbeaus.org.
RAINBEAUS ANNUAL BENEFIT RECIPIENT
Each year at the Annual Membership Meeting in January, the Rainbeaus consider nominations of community organizations by Rainbeaus members for the designation “Rainbeaus Annual Benefit Recipient.” Once selected by the Rainbeaus membership, the community organization is the beneficiary of fund-raising efforts by Rainbeaus members during that calendar year.
Announced at the January 20, 2024 Membership Meeting, the 2024 Annual Benefit Recipient is the All Join Hands Foundation. "All Join Hands Foundation, Ltd, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting the funding of projects that will preserve and promote LGBTQ* square dancing and other associated dance forms. The projects will protect the heritage of the activity and contribute to its growth, emphasizing the social, physical, and mental benefits of square dancing."
Current Recipient:
2024 Benefit Recipient: All Join Hands Foundation
(Preserves and promotes LGBTQ* square dancing)
Previous Recipients include:
2023 Benefit Recipient: Project Angel Heart (Provides medically tailored meals)
2022 Benefit Recipient: West of 50 (Program for older adults at the Center on Colfax)
2021 Benefit Recipient: Project Angel Heart (Provides medically tailored meals)
2020 Benefit Recipient: Project Angel Heart (Provides medically tailored meals)
2019 Benefit Recipient: The Gathering Place (A refuge for rebuilding lives)
2018 Benefit Recipient: Angelica Village (A place for refuge and peace)
2017 Benefit Recipient: Rainbow Alley (Services for LGBTQ youth at the Center on Colfax)
RED ROCKS AND PURPLE MOUNTAINS
Red Rocks and Purple Mountains is an independent non-profit organization. RRPM encourages individuals to support its mission to advance the art of modern square dance. For information contact, rrpm@rainbeaus.org.
(RRPM participated on the Amazon Smile fund-raising program. Amazon concluded Amazon Smile on Feb. 20, 2023! Thank you to those who supported Red Rocks Purple Mountains through the "Smile" program!)
ALL JOIN HANDS FOUNDATION
“The All Join Hands Foundation, Ltd. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting the funding of projects that will preserve and promote LGBTQ* square dancing and other associated dance forms. The projects will protect the heritage of the activity and contribute to its growth, emphasizing the social, physical, and mental benefits of square dancing. All Join Hands Foundation will also increase public awareness, educate and inform the general public about preserving the art of square dancing, educating the public on LGBTQ* square dancers, and educate the public about square dancing as an art form.
The All Join Hands Foundation, Ltd. is an Associate member of the IAGSDC.”
For additional information, see the All Join Hands Foundation.