Supporting Local Youth

Starts With You

Supporting the wellbeing 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 wellbeing 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.

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Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to get active, connect with your community, and make a real difference in the lives of local students? Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Rays of Hope Foundation’s Annual Stride for Scholarships 5K Fun Run — an exciting event where every step you take helps fund vocational scholarships for deserving students right here in our community.

Stay tuned for details about the 2027 Stride for Scholarships!

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 wellbeing of young people in the communities, and residents of North Central Florida. Today the Foundation serves 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 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.