SAVE the DATE! RARE’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
SAVE the DATE for RARE’s 5th Anniversary Celebration happening Friday, September 5th, @ 5 – 8 pm at the Northwest […]
A Quilt Maker Volunteers with RARE!
There are many ways to volunteer for RARE contributing your time and talents. Julia Douthwaite Viglione, RHS ’75, is a […]
The Surprising Beauty of Student-Led Activities
Student-led activities sit at the heart of Connections, where Crew members put new leadership skills into practice. But can teenagers […]
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RARE Awards 2023 Scholarships
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Film Outreach Continues Its Impact
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Connections Spring 2023 Program to Launch at Roosevelt and Garfield!
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Fundraising Update – February 2023
Fundraising is the engine that powers RARE’s programs in support of racial equity! That’s why I agreed to serve as […]
Opportunities to Volunteer with RARE
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Black History Month, 2023
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Connections Participant Enjoys Learning About Leadership — and More
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