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Those entering Radiant Futures' programs have limited or no social and community networks. Our services help primarily females (95%): 60% had children and 98% live below the poverty line. We are the 3rd oldest domestic violence shelter in the US & offer services to domestic violence & human trafficked (DV/HT) survivors with complex needs and are at the highest risk of falling through gaps of service in our region. These 2 upcoming events help as the cost of caring for a family has skyrocketed. Back to School Event in August 2024 - Serving approx. 125 (DV/HT) survivors and children. Survivors fill their backpack with school
supplies of their choosing. In addition, we will have a clothing boutique for survivors to pick out back to school clothes. By giving our survivors choice of picking out what they need/want instead of handing them a filled backpack, gives them back the dignity of choice.
Thanksgiving Baskets in November 2024 - Serving approx. 125-150 DV/HT survivors and their families. We will need to purchase groceries to stuff baskets with items needed to cook and serve a Thanksgiving dinner. Without these baskets, many families will not be able to have a Thanksgiving meal. Rotarians will be needed to set up, tear down on event days, helping to distribute backpack and basket supplies. Approximately 8-15 Rotarians will be needed. Funds will be used to buy backpacks, baskets, supplies and food to fill them. One event will take place in Aug 2024 and the other in Nov 2024.
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