6. The organization is registered with the State of Florida Division of Corporations, pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes.

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1 1. Name of Organization: Radiant Hands Inc. 2. Mailing Address: PO Box Gainesville, FL Agency Telephone Number: Agency Telephone Number: Fax Number: Contact Person: Patricia J Khan Title: Treasurer Telephone Number: pat@radianthands.org Website: radianthands.org 4. Mission of Organization: To provide spiritual, emotional and financial support with the goal of helping women achieve independence in mind thus strengthening our community as a whole. 5. Surrounding Counties: Clay, Columbia, Marion, Suwannee 6. The organization is registered with the State of Florida Division of Corporations, pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes. Yes 7. The organization is registered with the United States Department of the Treasury and recognized as a 501(c)(3) entity or the equivalent by the United States Internal Revenue Service. Yes Tax Exempt #: The organization is registered with the Florida Department of Revenue, Registration and Subjectivity Section, and received a state tax exempt number pursuant to Section Florida Statutes (Must renew every 5 years). Yes Tax Exempt #: The organization is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Division of Consumer Services, in accordance with Chapter 496, Florida Statutes. Yes Registration #: CH The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors that meets regularly and serves without compensation. (Compensation shall not be deemed to include payment of the reasonable expenses of service as a director, including liability insurance. The board of directors must direct policy

2 development and implementation, retain oversight of program delivery, and exercise executive level supervision.) Yes 12. The organization has a recognized *substantial program of health and human services directly benefiting the Alachua County region. Yes 13. The organization has a written policy of non-discrimination and carries out an affirmative action program that applies to volunteer governance, staffing, and clientele of the organization. Yes 15. Management/Administrative Expenses (Line 25- column (C) Part IX) $ Fund Raising Expenses (Line 25-column (D) Part IX) $0 = Total (Line 25 C and Line 25 D) $1822 DIVIDED BY Total Revenue (Line 12, Part I) $32174 = Actual Administrative & Fund Raising Expenses as a percentage of Revenue: 5.67% 15 (a). If the organizations management, general, and fund-raising costs exceed 25% percent of the total budget please set forth with particularity (in the space provided on the application or in an attachment), the facts you allege that constitute extraordinary circumstances and which justify your organization s inclusion in the campaign under Section (1)(h)1, Florida Statutes. In addition, pursuant to Rule 60L (1)(a), F.A.C, explain why these extraordinary circumstances could not have been avoided. N/A 16. Is your organization represented by a federation (i.e., United Way, Community Health Charities of Florida)? No All organizations must meet all of the criteria established herein and apply separately. Each organization selected will be listed only once in Donor Designation Literature. Please indicate how your agency is to be listed Check one: Independent Community Agency If "Other Federation Agency", identify federation: Signature Page Name: Patricia J. Khan Organization Name: Radiant Hands Inc.

3 State of Florida Department of State I certify from the records of this office that RADIANT HANDS INC. is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on June 9, 2005, effective June 9, The document number of this corporation is N I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through December 31, 2013, that its most recent annual report/uniform business report was filed on January 3, 2013, and its status is active. I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Florida at Tallahassee, the Capital, this is the Third day of January, 2013 Authentication ID: CC To authenticate this certificate,visit the following site,enter this ID, and then follow the instructions displayed.

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8 1-800-HELP-FLA ( ) DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES 2005 APALACHEE PKWY TALLAHASSEE FL FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES COMMISSIONER ADAM H. PUTNAM January 10, 2013 Refer To: CH19875 RADIANT HANDS, INC PO BOX GAINESVILLE, FL RE: RADIANT HANDS, INC REGISTRATION#: CH19875 EXPIRATION DATE: March 5, 2014 Dear Sir or Madam: The above-named organization/sponsor has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation of Contributions Act. A COPY OF THIS LETTER SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR YOUR RECORDS. Every charitable organization or sponsor which is required to register under s must conspicuously display the registration number issued by the Department and in capital letters the following statement on every printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt, or reminder of a contribution: "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE ( ) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." The Solicitation of Contributions Act requires an annual renewal statement to be filed on or before the date of expiration of the previous registration. The Department will send a renewal package approximately 60 days prior to the date of expiration as shown above. Thank you for your cooperation. If we may be of further assistance, please contact the Solicitation of Contributions section. Sincerely, Sherni Neal Sherni Neal Regulatory Consultant Fax: sherni.neal@freshfromflorida.com

9 Budget FY 2013 Contributions $30,000 Administrative Expenses Storage Rent $604 Postage $0 donated Salaries $0 all volunteers Activity/fundraising $250 Professional Fees $80 PO Box Rental $62 Website Maintenance $275 Fax Fees $157 Bank Fees $175 Seminars/meeting $65 Total $1668

10 Radiant Hands Inc. Roster Board of Directors President: Ameena Khan Secretary: Amany Shalaby Treasurer: Patricia Khan Director: Jean Ritch Director: Nike Akinyode Director-at-large: Mary Loutfi Director-at-large: Renee Zenaida

11 A detailed description of the goals and objectives of the programs provided. The mission of Radiant Hands Inc. is to empower women in the North Central Florida area by providing them with spiritual, emotional, and financial support with the goal of helping them achieve independence in mind. In doing so, we hope to enable women to contribute individually and collectively in strengthening the community as a whole. We strive to accomplish these goals by providing personal and comprehensive assistance to our clients, remaining with them emotionally and financially until such time as they become independent. Priority for assistance is given to women who are the head of a single parent household and with a few exceptions when the male head of the household met the needs criteria of our mission. As such, we have purposefully limited the number of people we assist according to our capacity. In this way, we can provide families with consistent support over a period of time rather than having one instance of support, as is more common with other nonprofit agencies in the community. In 2010 Radiant Hands established a scholarship fund to assist clients with training and education. The goal is to work with area community colleges and their established programs for courses and examinations relative to obtaining a GED degree. Radiant Hands will assist in payment of the exam fee for qualified applicants who are referred by the educational institution. In addition, the scholarship will assist those who are furthering their education with technical training. Our first recipient received tuition payment to Sante Fe College in order to register for a prerequisite course. Upon successful completion of the course, her employer will pay her for the cost of the course, thus allowing her to take the next step. Without the assistance of the Radiant Hands Scholarship, she would not be been able to register and enter the program. It is anticipated that this type of assistance will allow applicants to further their education, get practical training and thus be able to support their families. In 2012, Radiant Hands assisted 12 students by paying the fees associated with the GED exam. These students were referred to us by the instructors of the courses. To date, 12 people have passed the exam. We anticipate more applications for the upcoming fiscal year. Recently, we were informed that one of the students who Radiant Hands sponsored for the exam fee earned a score of 3280 out of a possible The instructors at CTAE (Community Technical & Adult Education, Marion County) are doing a superb job screening most committed students. In addition, Radiant Hands has committed to assisting a single mom to pay for the CNA exam. Once the student is ready, and has saved her portion, Radiant Hands will submit a payment directly to the training/examination agency. Radiant Hands also worked with Intervention Project for Nurses to assist a CAN candidate get reinstated by the state in order to be able to return to work. Based on our commitment to helping the women, the testing agency reduced the fee thus allowing the woman to be successful in the program with the assistance of Radiant Hands Inc. Due to the current economic conditions, we have discovered that several potential students were unable to take the GED classes due to the fact that educational funding had been cancelled. Therefore for the upcoming 2012 fiscal year, Radiant Hands has decided to expand the scholarship to provide funding for deserving students for the class ($55.00) or payment of the exam fee ($70.00).

12 Radiant Hands Inc. is a 501c(3) charity established to provide financial support to families in crisis, with specific focus on single parent households in the North Central Florida area. Since 2005, we have distributed more than $116,000 to more than 335 families to help them stay in their homes, keep the utilities on, pay for medicine, and buy household supplies. We have also worked with a number of other local organizations to provide food, toiletry items, and warm clothing to the homeless population. Radiant Hands story is not only about money but also personal support tailored to the specific necessities of families in need. We strive to identify alternative ways to support families by minimizing cash flow and maximizing impact. For example, with the help of a local shoe store we provided a single mother with work-appropriate shoes so that she could start a nursing career. With the assistance of a local automotive shop, we helped a family with car repairs so that the family business could continue to operate. A local physician helped us to provide a special baby monitor for a deaf mother. While some families need help with a single bill or issue, for others Radiant Hands is a regular source of motivation and care, sometimes extending over two to three years. One example is a mother who contacted us three years ago for help. She was pregnant, out of work, and had been abandoned by her husband. With periodic support from Radiant Hands and her own fierce determination, she was able to acquire employment and quickly move past her financial difficulties to the point where she now is able to make regular financial contributions (through payroll deduction at UF) to Radiant Hands in turn, helping others overcome their challenges. Disbursement of funds. Admin Miscellaneous Rent Utilities Scholarship Sample Statistics: Funding Alachua County 39 Families including 83 children $16,772 Marion County 13 Families including 10 children $ 3,599 Clay County 4 Families including 4 children $ 1,102

13 We hope to encourage and enable women to contribute individually and collectively in strengthening our community as a whole. Since 2005 we helped more than 150 individual families and more than 200 children. We also strive to provide goods for families in need through the St. Francis House, Project Downtown, Peaceful Paths, and the Birth Center of Gainesville. Non-discrimination Policy Radiant Hands Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members and clients. It is therefore this charity s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its programs and activities on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran s status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all volunteers, staffing and clients. Thank you for helping to: Establishing the Radiant Works Scholarship Fund to help further educational training. Collect and distribute funds to families in need. This money helped pay for rent, food, electricity, transportation, medical expenses, school supplies, and more! Find low-cost medication and treatment options Conduct interfaith programs. Conduct sensitivity training sessions with local counseling centers. Feed and collect clothing and blankets for the homeless. Support community projects Inform people about available resources for food and housing Work with area women's shelters to help provide food and baby/children items for families Radiant Hands Inc. Our mission is to empower women by providing spiritual, emotional, and financial support. University of Florida Community Campaign Agency

14 Goals Contact Us Testimonials To provide scholarship assistance to aid in educational training. To provide financial assistance to those in need. To act as a collective support network, resource, and voice for women. To establish, support, and facilitate interfaith activities. To develop a list of, and network with, available governmental and community resources to assist women according to their specific needs. To recognize and utilize alternative resources available thereby optimizing the skills and abilities of all contributing members of the organization. Those interested in participating or learning more about this organization may contact us at: admin@radianthands.org If you would like to make a donation to support our efforts, please mail a check made payable to Radiant Hands Inc. Radiant Hands Inc. PO Box Gainesville FL, Or securely at Donations Are Tax-Deductible! A NonProfit, 501c(3) Charity Site created by: There are no amount of words that can explain how thankful and appreciative my family and I are to have been helped and supported by Radiant Hands. We are so blessed and I hope one day Inshallah we can give more back to support Radiant Hands, so you can keep helping more people the way you have helped us. Thank you for your gratitude, assistance and selection of our family. You all have helped our family more than you know, and we truly appreciate it. It s so good to know angels are truly among us! But God always make a way of no way. You all were a blessing! Thank you so much! I'm a single mother of three boys (now four I toke in a friend's 16yr old son who had nowhere to live) I work full time and receive no assistants or child support. My sister had passed away and I had to help with the funeral but that left me with next to nothing and rent to pay. I contacted Radiant Hands, I got a response within a day or so with the best news ever they would pay my rent not just some all of it. I'm so grateful for the help you all have provided. Thank you a million times. Things are still hard but that was a big help on your part. Updated 12/31/2012

15 UFCC Application Worksheet for Documentation of Item #12 Program name: Radiant Hands Inc. Goals and Objectives: Radiant Hands is here to empower women in the North-Central Florida area by providing them with spiritual, emotional and financial support with the goal of helping them achieve independence in mind. In doing so, we hope to encourage and enable women to contribute individually and collectively in strengthening our community as a whole. Counties Served (enter X for each county served) Agency Service(s) Expenditures Alachua Bradford Clay Columbia Gilchrist Levy Marion Putnam Suwannee Union Total # Served Rent/Utilities/ Scholarship $25930 X X X X X 193 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE $ (including children) Total amount spent by agency in the Alachua County region in calendar year 2012 on programs and services (not research): $16,772 Total amount of spent by agency in the Alachua County region in calendar year 2012 on research: 0.00 Note: Documentation of this information should be attached to your application (for example: agency audit, program brochures, annual report)

16 Radiant Hands Inc. Non-Discrimination policy In order to best serve all members of the community, Radiant Hands has a very strict nondiscrimination policy. Radiant Hands is dedicated to all members of the community, and although all work is done by volunteers we included a policy relative to employment opportunities in the hope that future plans would include employees. Radiant Hands Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members and clients. It is therefore this charity s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its programs and activities on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran s status or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all volunteers, staffing and clients. Radiant Hands Inc. shall provide equal employment opportunities and practices for all qualified persons which conform to laws against discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, marital status, veteran status as protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, sex, national origin, disability, political opinions or affiliations, or age; and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity through a positive, continuing program of affirmative action which shall be aimed at enlarging and expanding the employment opportunities of qualified women and minority groups.

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