MISSION
Inspire and reinforce a message of hope, advocating and raising awareness for survivors of sexual violence every step of their journey.
VISION
We see a future where survivors receive the advocacy, resources and support they need to safely reclaim their power, their voice, and their strength when they have endured sexual violence or experienced human sex trafficking at any level. Through training and awareness, we plan to shift societal viewpoints and eradicate the stigma surrounding sexual violence and those who have survived.
IMPACT
Raindrops Rising keeps detailed client analytics for every survivor who contacts our organization in crisis. However, the measure of our impact is so much more than numbers.
Impact is measured by the calls from other organizations in the same field wondering if we can collaborate on a case because they understand we are trauma informed and survivor ran. Our impact is measured by the shock and resolved reactions we see in trainings and workshops when we present material to professionals who had no concept of the problem or its severity. Impact is measured by the faces of community members we meet at resourcing events, shocked and excited at the same time because there’s finally someone there to help, someone who gets it.
Raindrops Rising measures our impact in the lives we have touched, the stories we have been trusted to carry, the voices we amplify, and the awareness we have been so honored to share.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Diversity and Inclusion: Regardless of age, sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, culture, affiliation, creed, ability, socioeconomic status, physical or mental capacity, profession or preferred communication we will help in any form needed within our scope of expertise.
Empathy: Every person associated with this foundation has either personally experienced sexual violence, or has received extensive training in trauma-informed support and care. We deeply value our ability to say, with honesty and understanding, “we’ve been there.”
Confidentiality and Trust: Raindrops Rising will not provide any information shared with anyone; organization or individual, without the explicit and enthusiastic consent from the involved survivor. We hold the trust of the survivor above all and will not compromise that trust for anything or anyone.
Resilience and Determination: We vow to do everything in our power to provide whatever services are needed as our vision grows and evolves. Crisis work is difficult, and we will always be up to the challenge.
Integrity: This organization will always display transparency regarding the administrative backbone of our mission. Survivors and donors alike will receive our utmost honesty and dedication.
Professionalism: Raindrops Rising aims to maintain professional standards while also integrating the passion of all affiliated. We may be a structured foundation with guidelines and regulations, but one thing about us is that we will always take it personally.
Community: We understand that the only way to truly empathize with a survivor is to have survived. We see the bond between individuals who have experienced these atrocities as deeper than any other, it is the core of our organization with the gaps being filled in by those they trust to help them change the world.
Independent Thought: Raindrops Rising believes that all voices matter, and encourages any individual associated (client, partner, advocate or otherwise) to share their opinions and ideas regarding the foundation’s decisions and happenings.
Justice: We vow to provide justice in any form the survivor desires within our scope of expertise. This can include support in personal healing, assistance in navigating legal endeavors, rehabilitative services, protective and safety measures, and trauma-informed case management care.
Cooperation: Raindrops Rising understands that our vision is large, and that we cannot achieve it alone. Through collaboration with like-minded organizations, businesses, individuals and donors, we believe that change is possible.