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: Noelle
Theme: Tangled Up With Rainbow
Charity: American Cancer Society
Mascot: Chameleon
Symbols: Lanterns, sun, flowers, ducks
Flower: Sundrop flower
Scripture: “God is within her. She will not fail.” Psalms 46:5
Honor Stations: Faith, Hope, Service
Service Projects: Cancer walk, Valentine’s Kindness Week, make cards for residents at the Masonic Home, collect stuffies for the children’s hospital, make hospitality bags for a women’s shelter
Colors: Lavender, yellow, green, pink
Special Events: Ice skating, Kings Dominion, Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Picnic Day at Maymont, Arts & Crafts sleepover, Bake sale, Jeans Nights for Scholarship
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.