Summary
Organization name
Brighter Days
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
12221 Merit Drive, Suite 1700Dallas, TX 75251-2202
Help Rainbow Days impact over 20,000 children, youth, and families this year by giving during North Texas Giving Day!
You can DOUBLE your IMPACT! This North Texas Giving Day 2025, every donation from $25 up to $50,000 will be MATCHED ONE-TO-ONE, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and our Board of Directors.
Rainbow Days’ mission is to help children and youth facing adversity build coping skills and resilience for a brighter future. Through caring mentors and research-based programs, we equip kids with the tools to break negative cycles, make healthy choices, and create lasting change.
Since 1982, Rainbow Days has served 277,000 children and youth in Dallas—and reached communities across Texas, multiple states, and three countries.
In 2026, we’re expanding our reach even further by partnering with 65+ local schools, districts, shelters, community centers, domestic violence shelters, and juvenile detention centers—meeting kids where they are and helping them thrive.
Our programs:
- Prevention Education and Skill Development through Curriculum-Based Support Groups and other curricula
- Emotional support, guidance and resource referrals from trained and caring Staff
- Camps & Mentored events for children experiencing homelessness
- Presentations and Health Fairs to promote positive Mental Health & Behavioral Health practices
- Food delivery program for families living in motels
- Positive activities to promote a drug-free and healthy life
- Family-based programs to strengthen and support both children and parents.
Our Needs
Rainbow Days relies on the support of donors like YOU to financially support our programs.
During this year's North Texas Giving Day, donations will be MATCHED ONE-TO-ONE thanks to two generous donors.
- $25: Texas STRONG Sponsor - Supplies for 12 children at a support group
- $100: #HopeStartsHere Sponsor – Fund three sessions of classroom-based prevention education lessons benefiting 25 students
- $250: Hungry Helper Sponsor – Feed 50 hungry campers lunch for a day at one of Rainbow Days summer camps
- $500: Mental Health Fair Sponsor – Support 100+ student’s positive mental and emotional health through interactive activities, educational mini-sessions and takeaways
- $1,000: Family Strong Sponsor – Provide an opportunity for 10 families residing in area shelters to have a special outing away from the shelter for family bonding, fun experiences and to meet basic needs
- $2,500: Help Kids Rise Sponsor – Fuel Rainbow Days year-round programming for two families residing in a shelter or motel
Take advantage of this opportunity to DOUBLE your IMPACT on North Texas Giving Day!
Interested in volunteering or giving supplies as an In-kind donor? Contact AntoneseD@RainbowDays.org today for more information!
Mission
Brighter Days empowers children and youth facing adversity to develop healthy coping skills, break negative cycles, and create opportunities for a promising future. Through research-based programs, including Curriculum-Based Support Groups (CBSG), behavioral health education, camps, family strengthening initiatives, mentoring opportunities, and tangible resources, Brighter Days positively impacts more than 20,000 children, youth, and families across North Texas each year. By equipping young people with the skills, support, and relationships they need to thrive, we help create brighter futures for generations to come.
Equity Statement
Our Commitment
At Brighter Days, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported, regardless of their circumstances or background. We are committed to ensuring that every child, youth, and family has equitable access to our programs and services, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, age, ability, religion, or socioeconomic status.
We work intentionally to remove barriers to participation by providing our programs and services at no cost to those we serve. Our diverse and culturally responsive team creates welcoming, inclusive environments where every child and family feels a true sense of belonging. We also actively recruit staff, volunteers, and board members who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
By embracing different perspectives and experiences, we strengthen our ability to fulfill our mission and create brighter futures for every child.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by the values that define who we are and how we serve.
Character
We lead with integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making, earning the trust of our participants, partners, donors, and community.
Compassion
We meet every child and family with empathy, kindness, and understanding, creating safe spaces where they can heal, grow, and thrive.
Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and foster environments where every individual feels respected, valued, welcomed, and empowered.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based programs while continually seeking innovative ways to better serve our community.
Collaboration
We believe lasting change happens through meaningful partnerships with families, schools, volunteers, community organizations, and supporters.
Resilience
We empower children and youth with the skills, confidence, and support they need to overcome adversity and build hopeful, healthy futures.
Hope
We believe every child has unlimited potential. Through encouragement, opportunity, and caring relationships, we help children believe in themselves and in the brighter future that lies ahead.
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Dallas, TX 75251-2202