About
Rainbow Valley Resource Network
Your help is needed to keep support flowing to the families we serve.
Rainbow Valley Resource Network (RVRN) originated in 1984, as a residential facility called Rainbow Valley Ranch in Hadley, NY. Operating as a working farm, the three founders, Doug and June Dickinson and their close friend and colleague, Joy Parker, dedicated their lives to providing a healing atmosphere for Christian Scientists labeled in society as “developmentally disabled.”
The ranch sold in 2004, and the organization has evolved into a nationwide support community of volunteers, caregivers and ambassadors dedicated to delivering spiritually enriching activities and financial support to Christian Science families and their loved ones with special needs.
Here is a convenient overview of the current Services we provide:
For more details, visit Our Services page.
Interested in hearing from RVRN program participants, volunteers, and stakeholders? Visit and subscribe to RVRN’s YouTube Channel.
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Julie Finnin Day
Board Chair and Executive Director - IL I love how RVRN embraces Christian Scientists with special needs and their families. We feel so supported with our daughter. I look forward to connecting with you and your loved ones who are sharing this unique journey. There is room for *everyone* in this circle of love and support! -
Rich Clarke
Vice Chair and Treasurer - MA While it may seem we're "giving back" as RVRN volunteers, truth is we're receiving so much more from those we serve. We are bearing witness to their unblemished childlike thoughts untouched by the world. These experiences are inspiring examples for all to forget labels and see the real man. -
Barb Horton
Board Secretary - FL I am so happy to be associated with this wonderful, all-inclusive organization. As an active, life-long Christian Scientist and a career-long Special Education teacher, it is thrilling to serve an organization that combines my two passions.
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Chris Cheney
Board Member - CA A few years ago I was introduced to RVRN through a visit with two of its Board members. As I listened to their stories, I felt their passion for the organization's unlimited possibilities serving individuals with special needs and their families, my own daughter included. This inspired me to become directly involved. -
Brady Fyfe
Board Member - MO RVRN is deeply embedded in my heart because it gives those connected to us a real chance to grow and be heard with the highest love and respect. It's a huge blessing to witness our friends conquer their fears and try things, old or new, in a thoughtful, supported, safe and loving atmosphere. -
Todd Herzer
Retired President, Board Member - CA I began my involvement with RVRN thinking my role was to be helpful and to assist with their development. Quickly I learned these dear friends are in our lives to teach us and to help us lift our thought above the harsh labels imposed on all of us. That’s why I love being involved with RVRN.
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Phebe Telschow
Board Member - MO It is a joy to work on behalf of an organization with such an inspiring, unselfish, and uplifting purpose! It's the kind of full-circle blessing that embraces all who come into contact with it, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a member of such a wonderful team! -
Rebecca Creighton
Program Director (Staff) - AZ I'm grateful to serve an organization that acknowledges our loved ones' boundless abilities. With two decades of classroom and administration experience in special education, my priorities are building and sustaining relationships, and advocating for children and families. It's a blessing to support RVRN.
