Be a Bunny Helper and help carry on Rita’s annual tradition. One of Rita’s annual little deeds of kindness was to make Easter baskets with her mom and deliver them to children at the homeless shelter and other local agencies serving children in need. We continue this tradition and have partnered with Whiz Kids to […]

Rita’s Rainbows is participating in the Love SLO community event on Saturday, March 19th at the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. Our project is to assemble Intake Care Bags for the children/teens in need at the SLO Homeless Shelter. This is a great way to give back to our SLO community and you’ll […]

We are so honored to announce that SLO Provisions will be hosting Rita Marie Goehner’s memorial this year. SLO Provisions is a locally owned restaurant in San Luis Obispo and we are so grateful for their welcoming spirit and hospitality. This is the 10th anniversary of Rita’s passing and we look forward to sharing this […]

Saturday, April 9, 2016 10am to 3pm Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo Rita’s Rainbows is participating in this exciting and special family event. Come visit our booth! On Saturday, April 9, 2016 ,the San Luis Obispo County Child Care Planning Council hosts the 38th Annual Children’s Day in the Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. […]

          We have partnered with Whiz Kids Toys! to bring you a Spring Art Contest! Step 1: What to do Create a work of art and think of a name and a description for it. Step 2: When and where to bring it Bring your work of art to Whiz Kids […]

            Annual Spring Drawing continues through Saturday, May 14, 2016. Get your tickets today by sending us a private message on FACEBOOK or send email to rr@ritasrainbows.org. Suggested Donation is $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. Drawing will take place on Saturday, May 14th at the Art Contest and […]

Panda Express – Fundraiser for Rita’s Rainbows Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 18th and join us at Panda Express in San Luis Obispo at 1508 Froom Ranch Road or in Paso Robles at 90 Niblick Road. Please remember to bring the coupon to Panda Express to validate the fundraiser. 20% of your purchase will […]

  Summertime calls for a cool treat – and here’s one you don’t want to miss! Stop by Yogurt Creations in downtown San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, July 12th from 4pm to 8pm. Create your own special frozen yogurt treat and raise funds for Rita’s Rainbows! You’ll have a variety of yogurt flavors and a […]

Pizza with a Purpose – Fundraiser for Rita’s Rainbows Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 24 and join us at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in San Luis Obispo. Bring the flyer to CPK and enjoy a meal. 20% of your purchase will be donated to Rita’s Rainbows thanks to CPK’s commitment to local non-profits. Thank […]

Our 5th Annual Rainbow of Treasures “Holiday Style” Gift Fair! New Location – Beautiful & Larger Venue – Over 40 Amazing & Talented Vendors – Free Parking Saturday, December 3rd 9am to 4pm Come celebrate with us and SHOP, SHOP, SHOP! If you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind gift this holiday season and want to support […]

We invite you to join us for Rita’s Annual Memorial. Sunday, April 2nd at Flour House, 690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. Flour House hours – 11:30am – 2:30pm and 4:00pm to closing We look forward to seeing you as we embrace the memories of our sweet Rita. Come celebrate her legacy and dedication to […]

                          Join us in providing Easter Baskets for local children in need. Making Easter baskets for children in need was one of many of Rita’s projects.  Each year Rita would work with her family to assemble a few baskets for children. This is […]

        We have partnered with Whiz Kids Toys! to bring you a Spring Art Contest! Step 1:What to do Create a work of art and think of a name and a description for it. Step 2: When and where to bring it Bring your work of art to Whiz Kids on April […]

This is our 4th Upscale Rummage Sale at Meadow Park! We are NOW COLLECTING DONATIONS and we will love and appreciate your unwanted items.

              Our Annual Spring Drawing begins TODAY through Saturday, May 20, 2017. Get your tickets today by sending us a private message on FACEBOOK or send email to rr@ritasrainbows.org. Suggested Donation is $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. Drawing will take place on Saturday, May 20th at our […]

                    We’re collecting new socks for children in need. We’d love to receive colorful, warm and comfy, whimsical, fun and silly socks for children/teens, ages one to 17. Socks will be delivered to local agencies including Martha’s Place, Women’s Shelter SLO and Prado/Maxine Lewis Homless Shelter. […]

          Be a Bunny Helper and help carry on Rita’s annual tradition. One of Rita’s annual little deeds of kindness was to make Easter baskets with her mom and deliver them to children at the homeless shelter and other local agencies serving children in need. We continue this tradition and have […]

              Our SOCK DRIVE continues. Our goal is to collect socks for children in need and help to provide them protection and warmth to their toes/feet. We are asking for warm, colorful, comfy, whimsical and fun socks that may help to bring smiles to the children that receive them. […]

We invite you to join us for Rita’s Annual Memorial. Monday, April 2, 2018 Flour House, 690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. Hours: 4:00pm to closing Please join us as we embrace the memories of our sweet Rita and celebrate her legacy and dedication to help children in need. We extend our heartfelt thanks to […]

          Our Annual Spring Drawing continues today through Saturday, May 5, 2018. Get your tickets today by sending us a private message on FACEBOOK or send email to rr@ritasrainbows.org. Suggested Donation is $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. Drawing will take place on Saturday, May 5th at Whiz Kids Toys! […]

There’s something undeniably special when you purchase from the maker and on December 1st the opportunity awaits you to meet the maker – actually 50 makers and local artisans. Come view their amazing showcase of goods, chat with them about their creative passions and purchase quality gifts made from the heart. The selection of goods […]

Sock Drive – February 6 thru February 20, 2019 Collecting socks to provide comfort and care – and smiles, too! We collect socks throughout the year for children in need. However in February and August we collaborate with the Coryell family as we collect socks in memory of their daughter, Sera. Sera lived here in […]

            We invite you to join us for Rita’s Annual Memorial Fundraiser. It’s  Tuesday,  April 2nd at Flour House, 690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. Flour House hours – 4:00pm to closing Join us as we embrace the memories of our beautiful, sweet Rita and celebrate her legacy – her […]

                  Be a Bunny Helper and help carry on Rita’s annual tradition! One of Rita’s annual little deeds of kindness was to make Easter baskets with her mom for local children in need.  They would deliver them to the homeless shelter and other local agencies serving children […]

Our Annual Spring Drawing continues today thru Saturday, May 4, 2019.   Get your tickets today by sending us a private message  on FACEBOOK or send email to rr@ritasrainbows.org.   Suggested Donation is $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00.   Drawing will take place on Saturday, May 4th 10am to 1pm at Whiz Kids […]

                SOCK DRIVE – TODAY THRU TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH Socks are the least donated clothing items and yet the most in demand for those in need. We are seeking donations of new, colorful, whimsical, soft and comfy socks for children/teens in need – ages one to 17 that […]

Head over to the newly restored and historic Octagon Barn for our 8th annual gift fair on Saturday, December 7th.  In celebratio n, we are renaming our annual show and giving it a new name ‘Holiday Barnfest.’ We’re planning a day of festivities to get you into the holiday spirit. Over 35 local artists and […]

SERA SOCK DRIVE Collecting socks to provide comfort and care – and smiles, too, for children/teens in need! We collect socks throughout the year for children/teens in need however in February and August we collaborate with the Coryell family as we collect socks in memory of their daughter, Sera. Sera lived here in San Luis […]

  Virtual it is!  Our 14th Annual Rita Marie Goehner Memorial will be virtual due to the Corona Virus. Although we cannot meet in a public gathering to remember our sweet Rita, we have a few opportunities that we would like you to consider. On Thursday, April 2nd, we ask that you do one or […]

In honor of the Coryell’s tradition, we are hosting a sock drive in memory of their daughter, Sera Day Coryell. During the month of February, we are seeking donations of colorful, whimsical, soft and comfy socks for children/teens in need – ages toddlers to teen.  All socks received will be distributed to agencies that serve […]

                      Bunny Helper and help us continue Rita’s little act of kindness! One of Rita’s annual little acts of kindness was to make Easter baskets with her family and deliver them to children at the homeless shelter and other local agencies serving children in need. […]

It is happening! Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, April 6th, 7th & 8th!                      Rita’s 15th Annual Memorial Fundraiser Three Days!  Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, April 6th, 7th & 8th  –  11:30 am to 8:00pm Beda’s Biergarten – San Luis Obispo  Please call for reservations – Dine-in […]

              Apr 15 at 11 AM PDT – Apr 23 at 11:59 PM PDT Price: Free · Duration: 8 days Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Do you have a budding artist at home? Whiz Kids Toys and local non-profit Rita’s Rainbows are partnering up to showcase the amazing creative […]

              We extend our heartfelt thanks to Beda Schmidthues, owner of Beda’s Biergarten, for hosting Rita’s memorial fundraiser. Beda and his family are long-time contributors to Rita’s Rainbows and we are honored for Beda to once again provide a three-day tribute in memory of Rita. We appreciate Beda’s hometown […]

2023 Be A Bunny Helper Project at Whiz Kids Toys!  March 1st thru April 7th One of Rita’s favorite projects was to make Easter baskets with her family and friends and deliver them to children at the homeless shelter. Back then 20 to 25 baskets were assembled and gifted to children in need. The requests […]