The mission of Rainbow Place's Women's Shelter is to provide women emergency overnight shelter during the hypothermia season and assist them as they transition to a better quality of life.
The mission of Rainbow Place's Young Adult Shelter is to provide a safe haven for youth (18-24 years of age) experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, Maryland, inclusive of LGBTQ+, heterosexual, and cisgender individuals. Rainbow will provide year-round, 24-hour emergency shelter and support, offering a comprehensive set of services to facilitate their transition out of homelessness.
Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
Transition to More Stable Housing
48%
of youth reported not knowing how long they could stay at their current location
90%
of homeless women have experienced severe physical or
sexual abuse at some point in their lives.
40%
of unhoused youth
identified as LGBTQ+
60%
As many as
of people experiencing homelessness have a job
About Rainbow Place
Since 1982, Rainbow Place Shelter has been a seasonal overnight shelter in Rockville serving adult women of all ages who are experiencing homelessness. Historically, the shelter has been open each year from November 1 - April 1, keeping women safe in Montgomery County during the coldest months of the year. In addition to treating our guests with kindness and compassion, we actively help them transition out of homelessness and into more stable housing.
We are currently in the exciting process of expanding Rainbow’s mission to provide a safe haven for youth (18-24 years of age) experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, Maryland inclusive of LGBTQ+, heterosexual, and cisgender individuals. Rainbow will provide year-round, 24-hour emergency shelter and support, offering a comprehensive set of services to facilitate their transition out of homelessness.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
Cash donations and in kind donations of goods and services are always appreciated at Rainbow Place. In fact, we could not do what we do without the support of our generous donors. Not sure what to donate? Check out our Amazon Wish List!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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