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Rays of Hope Foundation
Rays of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves communities in and around North Central Florida by promoting and facilitating philanthropy. The Foundation was established to promote and provide charitable assistance that contributes towards the development, education, and well-being of young people in the communities served by Radiant Credit Union.
Our Mission
Promote and provide charitable assistance for the well-being of the youth in the communities we serve.
Our Vision
The Rays of Hope Foundation seeks to promote and provide charitable assistance through measures such as donations to local charities, student scholarships, volunteerism, and more.
Local Charitable Giving
Helping local charities who support the needs of local youth.
Student Scholarship Program
Supporting educational dreams through our scholarship program.
Volunteering
Encouraging Radiant Credit Union employees to volunteer in their community.
Who We Are
The Foundation was established as a 501 c (3) organization in 2013 to promote and provide charitable assistance that contributes towards the development, education, and well-being of young people in the communities, and residents of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Union, and Volusia counties.
The Foundation Board is composed of 12 voting members. Board members serve a three-year term, renewable up to three terms (nine years). Directors are professional women and men who share a commitment to the community and a willingness to invest their time, talent, and resources for the betterment of Youth within the communities we serve. The Foundation Board members set policies and actively manage the investments, management, and governance of the Foundation.
Leadership
We are led by a Board of Directors committed to the Foundation’s mission and values.
Tannia Weaver
President
Eric Whisler
Vice-President
Monica Bradley
Secretary
Trey Presnell
Treasurer
Rachel Murphy
Director
Kathy Colson
Director
Tom Barnard
Director
Wes Strickland
Director
Casey Dixon
Director
Haley Strauss
Director
Kirstie Galpin
Director
Sean Sasser
Director
Community Sponsorships
Gainesville Gone New Orleans - Child Advocacy Center - October 27, 2022
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