The vibrancy of early childhood will shine at Rainbow Fleet Resource and Referral’s Roy G. Biv Ball, a celebration of 50 years of service to parents and child care providers in Oklahoma City. The gala will take place at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 12 at The Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan.

“We are proud that child care providers, parents and other caring adults have found the help they need through our services for more than five decades,” said Rainbow Fleet CEO Carri Hicks. “In fulfillment of our founder’s vision, we have served those struggling with child care needs, grown our staff and formed partnerships to support Oklahoma’s youngest learners. Please join us as we celebrate our history and raise critical funds to continue our legacy of empowering excellence in early childhood education.”

The event will honor this year’s Prism Award winners, individuals whose positive impact will be felt for generations to come. The event’s inaugural theme incorporates vivid colors characteristic of those critical years of learning and playing.

Dinner, live and silent auctions with live music from The Imaginaries will be part of the night’s activities. Tickets cost $150 each; $100 of the purchase price is tax deductible. Tickets are available online at www.rainbowfleet.org/roy-g-biv-2022.

“Every child deserves the best,” said Hicks. “We are on a mission to build upon the foundation of the past five decades of service to our community, to ensure quality childcare for every child in Oklahoma but we need your help. As a non-profit organization, our services are made possible through grants and the generosity of private donors.”

Sponsors for the event include Inasmuch Foundation, Intrust Bank, Matilda Clements, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Potts Family Foundation, E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Claims Management Resources (CMR), Phillips Murrah, The Pringle Family, Kelly Padgham, Jaime Schultheis, Mike Gibson, Valliance Bank, and Evans National.

About Rainbow Fleet Resource and Referral

For 50 years, Rainbow Fleet Resource and Referral has provided innovative child development programs to families and childcare service providers. Rainbow Fleet helps families locate quality childcare options and assists child care providers with a multitude of services including licensing and technical assistance as well as age-appropriate activities and curriculum. Rainbow Fleet is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on Rainbow Fleet, visit www.rainbowfleet.org.