Pregnancy & Infant Loss Suncatchers in Douglas County, Oregon

How does Rainbows for Ruby help grieving families?

Rainbows for Ruby handcrafts iridescent-crystal suncatchers — each with a moon, heart, or star charm — and mails them, completely free of charge, to families who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss. The process is simple and gentle, with no cost and no obligation:

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   Request. A family asks for a suncatcher through the Request page — for themselves, or on behalf of someone they love.

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   Handmade. Each piece is made by hand, one at a time, and a baby's name can be honored on request.

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   Gifted. The finished suncatcher is mailed free of charge, so light keeps coming through the window.

What makes a Rainbows for Ruby suncatcher different?

A gifted memorial suncatcher is not a retail product — it is a comfort, given freely from one bereaved parent to another.

Which areas does Rainbows for Ruby serve?

Rainbows for Ruby serves families throughout Douglas County, Oregon and the surrounding southern Oregon area. Because suncatchers are mailed, families beyond the immediate area can be served too. Communities served include:

• Roseburg, OR
• Oakland, OR
• Sutherlin, OR
• Winston, OR
• Myrtle Creek, OR
• Canyonville, OR
• Drain, OR
• Glide, OR
• Yoncalla, OR

What does Rainbows for Ruby provide?

Frequently asked questions

What is Rainbows for Ruby?

Rainbows for Ruby is a community nonprofit in formation, based in Douglas County, Oregon, that handcrafts memorial suncatchers and gifts them free of charge to families who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss. It was founded by Emily Downard in memory of her daughter, Ruby Lynn.

How much does a suncatcher cost a grieving family?

Nothing. Memorial suncatchers are given completely free of charge to bereaved families. There is no cost, no shipping fee, and no obligation — they are a gift, one bereaved parent to another. Donations and purchases from supporters are what make the free gifts possible.

Who can request a free suncatcher?

Any parent or family who has experienced pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant can request a suncatcher for themselves, and anyone can request one on behalf of a grieving family member or friend. Requests are made through the Request page at rainbowsforruby.org/request.

What areas does Rainbows for Ruby serve?

Rainbows for Ruby serves families throughout Douglas County, Oregon — including Roseburg, Oakland, Sutherlin, Winston, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Drain, Glide, and Yoncalla — and the surrounding southern Oregon area. Because suncatchers are mailed, families beyond the immediate area can be served as well.

Is Rainbows for Ruby a registered 501(c)(3) charity?

Not yet. Rainbows for Ruby is a nonprofit in formation. It operates openly as a charitable project while the 501(c)(3) registration is completed. Until that status is confirmed, donations are not yet tax-deductible, and the site will be updated the moment the determination is granted.

How can I help or donate?

Supporters can donate toward materials, purchase a handmade suncatcher, sponsor a batch of gifted pieces, or simply share Ruby's story to reach families grieving in silence. Details are on the Get Involved and Sponsors pages at rainbowsforruby.org.

Why suncatchers?

After losing a baby, a single suncatcher hanging in a nursery window — scattering light across the room — became a small, tangible comfort for the family behind Rainbows for Ruby. The suncatchers carry that same message to other families: your little one mattered, and is loved.