5 Ways You Can Support Rain of Light
At Rain of Light, we dream of a world where no one would face months in the hospital while fighting a serious or terminal illness. We also know that world doesn’t exist yet, and that the patients fighting those kinds of illnesses don’t have access to the mental and emotional support they need. That’s why we provide them with access to therapists who can help them overcome the fears and anxieties they usually face alone.
We started this journey after our founder saw his own son struggle emotionally while hospitalized for several months after being diagnosed with a terminal cancer. The young man suffered with depression, boredom, anxiety, and a host of other understandable issues. The doctors and nurses who treated him were able to slow the disease. However, they didn’t have the time or expertise to assist with the psychological distress he was facing.
Over time, it became apparent that there were tens of thousands of others who also weren’t getting the help they needed. That’s why Rain of Light was started.
How You Can Help Us Provide Mental Support for Those Who Desperately Need It
We have already been blessed with a great deal of support for our cause, but we need more. So, in today’s post we are going to show you how you can help us change lives if you have the desire and means to do so. Let’s look at the various ways you can pitch in…
Financial Donations
Although we provide free mental and emotional support to those fighting serious illness, we don’t expect therapists and counselors to work for free. Our organization is reliant on support from individual donors and foundations.
Even a few dollars can help us fund another session. Your gift could change a life, give someone who is sick a new sense of hope, or bring peace to a family that is hurting. Please consider sharing with us, no matter how small your donation may be, if you have the ability.
Foundation Grants
In addition to donations from individuals, we seek funding from foundations that can make larger one-time or ongoing contributions. Regardless of whether you want to add to our general fund or sponsor a specific project, we would love the opportunity to submit a proposal to your board.
We always appreciate referrals to charitable foundations, fundraisers, or contacts who can help us expand our work to new groups of patients and healthcare providers. Feel free to get in touch with us directly if you would like to make an introduction.
Hospital Partnerships
We know there are hospitals throughout the country that could use our help, and we are doing everything we can to reach out to them. However, we encourage hospital administrators and staff to contact us directly to talk about ways that we can integrate our programs into their systems.
If you’re looking for a way to improve patient outcomes and reduce the workload on your staff of doctors and nurses, then a partnership with Rain of Light might be the perfect solution. We are always open to finding new ways to help, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Media and Awareness
One of our biggest challenges lies in helping the public understand why those facing long-term hospitalization don’t have access to the psychological care they need. Most people who haven’t been in that situation just assume that medical facilities have therapists who can talk them through the difficult situations and emotions they face. The reality, though, is that most get a short visit with a chaplain or social worker and a few brochures. The hospitals just don’t have the time and resources to provide much more.
We actively invite bloggers and media members to help us publicize the work we are doing so we can generate more support for our mission.
Ready to Make a Gift to Rain of Light?
It’s easy to support our organization and its mission, and your help has never been needed so badly. If you have the opportunity to make a gift today, please visit our support page now. It only takes a minute, and it could change the life of a patient or parent who is living without hope.
