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Radiant Futures Is First Beneficiary of Anaheim Chamber's Women in Leadership Luncheon

Anaheim-based nonprofit providing range of services supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking receives $3,600 donation

 L-R - Anaheim Chamber Pres. & CEO Dara Maleki &  Events Dir. Heather Sievers; Radiant Futures Development Dir. Lana Erlanson; Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson; Gloria Hale; Radiant Futures CEO Mark Lee;  Chief Advancement Ofc. Alycia Capone; and Angelica Silva.
L-R - Anaheim Chamber Pres. & CEO Dara Maleki & Events Dir. Heather Sievers; Radiant Futures Development Dir. Lana Erlanson; Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson; Gloria Hale; Radiant Futures CEO Mark Lee; Chief Advancement Ofc. Alycia Capone; and Angelica Silva. (Radiant Futures)

As the first beneficiary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Luncheon, Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC), has received a donation of $3,600.

Held March 13 at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, the event’s Diamond level sponsors were Northgate Market, Republic Services, SA Recycling, and Sunwest Bank. Table sponsors were American Business Bank, BMO Bank, and Glorious Motor Cars. A highlight of the event was the auctioning of a spectacular ring with a sapphire surrounded by diamonds that was donated by Anaheim Hills Jewelry & Coin.

At the luncheon, Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Dr. Anita Enterprises, Inc., moderated a panel of outstanding women leaders:

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“We value our partnership with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and appreciate the generous donation we received as the inaugural beneficiary of the Women in Leadership Luncheon,” said Radiant Futures Chief Executive Officer Mark Lee.

Radiant Futures offers a range of services in support of all survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. These include a range of shelter and housing options designed with the interconnected goals of immediate safety and long-term stability. Counseling and holistic services include individual and group sessions for adult and children survivors, including art, animal assisted therapy, and a sensory room.

Radiant Futures also provides legal services in areas such as immigration, divorce, child custody, restraining orders, and victim compensation. From a community engagement perspective, the organization focuses on prevention and addressing the root causes of violence to drive public policy and systems-level change.

For more information about the Chamber, visit anaheimchamber.org. For more information about Radiant Futures, visit www.radiantfutures.org

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About Radiant Futures (formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc.)

Radiant Futures is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a safer community by providing crisis support, services for all survivors, and education to prevent domestic violence and trafficking. Radiant Futures has served over 200,000 people since its founding in 1976. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, contact our 24-hour bilingual helpline at (877) 531-5522 or love@radiantfutures.org. For more information, visit www.radiantfutures.org

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