Ruby's Rainbow logo

Ruby’s Rainbow was inspired by a little girl named Ruby who was born
unexpectedly rockin’ an extra chromosome. Ruby’s Rainbow was born out of
her family’s desire for her to have a life of opportunity, showing the world how
amazing and capable she is while helping other people with Down syndrome
go for their college dreams.

Ruby's Rainbow logo

Ruby’s Rainbow was inspired by a little girl named Ruby who was born
unexpectedly rockin’ an extra chromosome. Ruby’s Rainbow was born out of
her family’s desire for her to have a life of opportunity, showing the world how
amazing and capable she is while helping other people with Down syndrome
go for their college dreams.

OUR MISSION

Supporting people with Down
syndrome in achieving their
dreams of higher education
while spreading awareness of
their capabilities and general
awesomeness!!

OUR VISION

A world that celebrates people
with Down syndrome and
supports the pursuit of higher
education, employment,
acceptance and inclusion for
people of all abilities.

OUR CORE VALUES

Community: We believe
community is one of our most
powerful assets and that the
best things come from pulling
together.
Education: We believe all
people are lifelong learners and
everyone deserves access to
education.
Inclusion: We believe every
person has worth and should
be valued in their community

Inspiration: We believe showing
the world what’s possible brings
hope and creates opportunities.

Integrity: We believe in being
truthful, decent human beings
who consistently do the right thing.
We honor the trust placed in our
organization by our scholarship
recipients, fundraisers, volunteers
and donors, by handling their
generous investments with care.

Kindness: We believe everyone
in the world is deserving of love,
respect and compassion, and
we see kindness as the key to a
brighter world for all.

Ruby photo

Over the past 10 years since her birth,
Ruby’s Rainbow has given out 387 scholarships totaling $1.2 Million!!

Helping people all across the nation go for their dreams of higher education and independence!
Meet some of our Rockin’ Recipients and see the impact you will be making in the lives of future recipients!

Jordan Huffman

University of Georgia
Destination DAWGS

Since Graduating, Jordan has
been working on developing his
own sports and media platform
and plans to work with UGA
marketing and promotions!

Brittany Kennedy

Clemson University
LIFE Program

Brittany is living the college life on
campus, working at Walgreens,
managing the cheerleading team
as well as all of her senior classes!

2019 Rockin' Recipient Alex Bolden in his graduation cap and gown

Alex Bolden

George Mason University
LIFE Program

Since graduating, Alex is living
independently and working
at the GMU Recreation Center
on campus.

2020 Rockin' Recipient Anna Moates wears her cap and gown after graduating from the EAGLES program at Auburn University!

Anna Moates

Auburn University
EAGLES Program

Anna was the first person with
Down syndrome to graduate from
the EAGLES Program while living
campus life to the fullest by joining
a sorority!

Learn more at rubysrainbow.org

Support our mission and donate at rubysrainbow.org/donate

Liz Plachta (Ruby’s mama) | Liz@rubysrainbow.org | 512-879-7801