Rainbow Place (rainbowplace.org) is an emergency winter shelter for women that’s open from November through March. Besides shelter, residents receive counseling, on-site case management, three meals daily and limited clothing, toiletries, storage space and bus tokens. Shower and laundry facilities are available.
Headquartered: Rockville
Serves: Montgomery County
What a donation buys:
• $250 provides bus tokens needed to travel to medical appointments, job interviews or work sites.
• $1,000 covers the cost of a one-month stay.
• $10,000 provides an on-site therapist two nights a week.
Volunteer opportunities:
• One day or ongoing: Prepare lunch or dinner.
• Internships
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