Rebranding Indrani’s Light Foundation: A Story of Change
July 23, 2019, RAFT Team
The Early Days of ILF It all began during the team retreat in January 2018 as a discussion about making changes to the Indrani’s Light Foundation (ILF) website. ...
Setting Up Fundraisers to Support Domestic Violence Shelters
July 22, 2019, RAFT Team
Domestic violence shelter needs may seem daunting. They need healthy food, personal hygiene items, laundry detergent, children’s toys and games, and clothing. Often survivors need medical attention, counseling, ...
How Training Helps a Shelter
July 8, 2019, RAFT Team
Shelters Provide Basic Short-Term Needs Shelters provide an amazing service to those in need. Every single one works a little bit differently, but the heart to help is ...
How to Be Strong While Still Being Gentle
June 24, 2019, RAFT Team
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as true strength.” St. Francis De Sales When we think of a gentle person, we envision someone ...
Educating Others About Domestic Violence
June 10, 2019, RAFT Team
Many around us have an image in their heads of what domestic violence looks like: black eyes, broken bones and shuttered windows. Many believe they could spot an ...
Could you be diagnosed with Burnout? The World Health Organization thinks so.
June 5, 2019, RAFT Team
The World Health Organization (WHO) is bringing to light a truth many of us may be familiar with work-related stress can bring on burnout. The new definition defines burnout as a ...
7 Questions to Ask to Jumpstart Recovery
May 27, 2019, RAFT Team
For those healing from domestic violence, abuse or trauma, the first thing to realize is that recovery isn’t linear. No one can outline the way recovery will progress ...
Recognition feels amazing, but isn’t worth worrying about
May 24, 2019, RAFT Team
On May 3rd 2019 Indrani was recognized as a champion of gender equity and justice for both her global work to lift women and girls out of poverty, and ...
4 Ways Meditation Can Help You Stay More Balanced
May 13, 2019, RAFT Team
Does your to-do list seem twice as long as your days? Are you worn out trying to keep up with all life throws your way? Between work, family ...
Updates from the Team: Philadelphia Training Recap
April 30, 2019, RAFT Team
As part of our “Caring for the Caregivers” Program, our team travels to domestic violence-focused organizations and shelters to provide in person support and training around compassion fatigue ...