Supporting Local Youth
Starts With You
Supporting the well-being of community youth
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.
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Volunteering
Encouraging Radiant Credit Union employees to volunteer in their community.
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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 North Central Florida. Today the Foundation serves Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, St Johns, Suwannee, and Union counties.
The Foundation Board is comprised 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.
The Rays of Hope Scholarship Program
Recent Events
Power of the Purse 2024
Over $41,000 raised with Peaceful Paths.
Read more about this event >
Boots & Bouquets
A charity event with the Friends of Children of North Central Florida
Power of the Purse 2023
A lovely brunch and auction with Peaceful Paths. Read more about this event >
Gainesville Gone
New Orleans
A charity event with the Child Advocacy Center.
Danceabout & Nutcracker
Dance Alive!
Power of the Purse 2022
With Peaceful Paths
Our Board of Directors
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Tannia Weaver
President
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Wes Strickland
Vice-President
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Trey Presnell
Treasurer
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Kathy Colson
Secretary
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Tom Barnard
Director
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Monica Bradley
Director
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Rachel Murphy
Director
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Jesse Orozco
Director
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Kiah Pfeffer
Director
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Haley Strauss
Director
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Eric Whisler
Director
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Kirstie Galpin
Director
Contact us.
RaysOfHopeInfo@radiantcu.org
4440 NW 25th Place
Gainesville, FL 32606