Not long ago, Emily contacted the Radiant Futures Helpline in a state of crisis after realizing that she had reached the point in her marriage where it was time to leave. Her oldest child had started mimicking Emily’s spouse’s behavior,…
Dear Friends of Radiant Futures, Women’s History Month is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. Dedicating the whole month of March in honor of women’s achievements may seem irrelevant today but at…
After decades of being written out of history, women were gifted one week in 1982 to celebrate “Women’s History Week.” Later, in 1987 after a full 5 years of highlighting the accomplishments of women for a paltry 7 days, the…
Radiant Futures has long been known for its comprehensive programing and commitment to serving all survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. This well-rounded commitment to excellence now includes holistic services that utilize the healing power of animals, crafting, and…
February is known as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Teen dating violence is a systemic issue that impacts everyone from parents, teachers, friends, communities, and the teens themselves. It is estimated 1 in 10 teens will experience dating violence…
Dear Friends of Radiant Futures, 2020 was a challenging time for all of us. It really is an understatement to call this past year anything short of a wreck. The Coronavirus has made so many people sick and claimed so…
Dear Friends of Radiant Futures, As many of you are aware, January 20, 2021 was a history-making moment as Kamala Harris was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States, breaking multiple barriers as the first woman to…
Dear Friends of Radiant Futures, How often do you pause in your busy schedule to do something nice for someone else? Join us in celebrating and committing to showing more kindness to those around us this World Kindness Day…
Research shows a strong correlation between substance misuse and trauma. As a general term, trauma is an overwhelming event (or series of events) in which a person feels physically or emotionally threatened. The experience of trauma can lead to…
Jane awoke early in the morning, after tossing and turning all night. She felt tired and afraid. If it was any other day, Jane would have simply gone back to bed. But today wasn’t like any other day, today was…