Rare Blooms Foundation: Where Rare Families Bloom Together
The Rare Blooms Foundation supports special needs families through inclusive events and outreach.

The Rare Blooms Foundation supports special needs families through inclusive events and outreach.

Chafunkta Brewery Mandeville, LA
Join us for an afternoon of giving back with teams competing to win the vote of The Best Jambalaya. Music by Buris Music. $20 all you can ea...
Chafunkta Brewery Mandeville, LA
Virtual
Join us for an informative and virtual Q & A with 24-year-old Britain Nazar. Britain will share her experiences, challenges and triumphs gro...
Virtual
Dolce Amore Bakery and Cafe, Covington, LA
Learn practical travel tips from a Certified Autism Travel Specialist. Trina Calamia owns Be The Pearl Travel Agency and is also raising two...
Dolce Amore Bakery and Cafe, Covington, LA
Mandeville Trailhead
Co hosted with Wednesday Run Club and Ainsley's Angels, we celebrate your birthday with cake and surprises! If this is your birthday month, ...
Mandeville Trailhead
Chafunkta Brewery Mandeville, LA
Join us for a night of BINGO and prizes! Proceeds benefitting Rare Blooms Foundation. Food Truck by Creole Tomateaux. Family Friendly. $10 p...
Chafunkta Brewery Mandeville, LA

The Rare Blooms Foundation supports families raising neurodivergent and special needs children by creating restorative, inclusive, and faith-centered experiences. Through retreats, enrichment workshops, caregiver gatherings, sibling programs and community celebrations, we help families find connection, encouragement, and joy while honoring the unique gifts of every child, teen and adult.

Dana Garrett is the founder of The Rare Blooms Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families raising neurodivergent and special needs children through connection, faith, and restorative experiences. Inspired by her daughter Alana, who is nonverbal and autistic, Dana has spent over a decade advocating for inclusion, communication, and meaningful support for families navigating similar journeys.
As a mother of two, author of the Alana & Wyatt’s Adventures children’s book series, and community builder, Dana is passionate about creating spaces where caregivers can rest, siblings can feel seen, and every child is celebrated for who they are. Through Rare Blooms, she is on a mission to help families reset, connect, and bloom together.

At RBF, we are dedicated to supporting our special needs community through sponsorship and active participation in a wide range of events and outreach initiatives throughout the year.
Our engagement includes offering Caregiver Retreats, Special Needs Bible Studies, Enrichment Workshops, and Sibling Support Events.
If you would like to collaborate on an upcoming event, please reach out to Dana via Contact Us form or therareblooms@gmail.com.
We look forward to working with you!
Join the Rare Blooms Foundation in creating inclusive, restorative experiences for neurodivergent children and their families. Your donation helps us provide family retreats, workshops, and community events that foster connection, joy, and acceptance. Because every rare family deserves to bloom.
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