Rays of Hope
Foundation

Radiant Credit Union's Community Foundation

 

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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.

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LOCAL CHARITABLE GIVING

Helping local charities who support the needs of local youth.

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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Supporting educational dreams through our scholarship program. 

Coming soon!

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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, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties in Florida.  Today the Foundation serves the communities, and residents of Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, St Johns, Suwannee, and Union 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

Tannia Weaver
President

Trey Presnall

Trey Presnell
Vice-President/Treasurer

Kathy Colson

Kathy Colson
Secretary

 

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy
Board Member

 

Tom BarnardTom Barnard
Board Member

Wes Strickland

Wes Strickland
Board Member

Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley
Board Member

 

Jesse

Jesse Orozco
Board Member

 

Kiah

Kiah Pfeffer
Board Member

Haley

Haley Strauss
Board Member

 

Eric

Eric Whisler
Board Member

 

 

Kirstie Galpin
Board Member 

 

 Community Sponsorships

Gainesville Gone New Orleans - Child Advocacy Center - October 27, 2022

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volunteers at Gainesville Gone New Orleans

volunteers at Gainesville Gone New Orleans

volunteers at Gainesville Gone New Orleans