The home will be named after longtime board member Carol Robinson, who saluted Patty Manus, the organization’s founder, who was present at the event. “Without this lady right here, there would be nothing,” Robinson said. 

Robinson also spoke today at the ribbon cutting of the beginning of her involvement with what would become Rainbow of Challenges. She was looking for help for her son Craig who seemed to be behind in his development as a toddler.  “The reason I started was we adopted a little boy, Craig William Robinson. We were really excited, but then we found out he had cataracts, and then he wasn't reaching milestones, and everything was kind of falling apart. 

“I was uptown, and I met a friend, and she said, ‘Do you know anything about the School of Hope?’ So she told me, I needed to talk to Pattie. I did. I don't know how, but I did. And Craig started going up there three days a week. Anyway, we progressed, and I was feeling good because I had some help. Then he got to where he was walking at 18 months, and we moved into our new house, and we started getting home trainers.” 

Then Carol Robinson spoke of receiving a phone call in 1979 that was decisive in her becoming involved in the organization herself.  It was from Arch Wylie not exactly asking whether she would agree to join the board: “He said the next meeting is at Wall Street, and we’ll see you there. Click.”  Her sister advised her to join, she said. 

“You would not believe what I've seen through the years. Patty started up with this little bitty place serving who she could and now look what it is. I mean, it's immense. It's not just that building on Main Street. It's huge. It's all over, spread out. So I’m really proud,” Robinson said. 

After that, over 30 attendees and ROC employees entered the new home, many who were unfamiliar with it touring the facility.  A selection of items for an early lunch including roast beef pinwheels, mini-quiches, ham and cheese sliders, a fruit plate, meatballs were offered from a long banquet table.