01/04/2026
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On this day in 1967, ๐๐๐ officially became an organization.
Before any homes were built or acquiredโand before the community center existedโthen Missouri Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick had served just two years of his record-holding 20-year tenure when he signed the Certificate of Incorporation for Rainbow Village (๐๐๐โ๐ฌ original name) on Wednesday, January 4, 1967.
Since then, hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (๐๐๐) have lived fuller, healthier, and longer lives in their ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌโmade possible by decades of dedication, hard work, and strategic planning by founding families, volunteers, fundraisers, and donors.
Together, weโve overcome generations of obstacles, stigma, and exclusion to create safe, accessible, affordable neighborhood housing customized for people with disabilities. Thank you for being part of this legacy. ๐๐
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