Our Vision
At Rays of Hope, we believe the first step to changing the world is to change how we look at it. When people recognize how traumatic events shape their views and reactions to other events, they can begin to take control of their lives by intentionally acting with compassion and understanding. As we become more connected with each other, relationships deepen and resiliency factors increase. Just as the tree in this picture has roots that support it despite adversity, people who put time and energy into connecting with others will thrive even
during hard times.
This leads to more successful outcomes for everyone:
during hard times.
This leads to more successful outcomes for everyone:
- Clients who engage in services
- Employees who stay with their organization
- Organizations that meet their goals and mission
Our Story Our Clients
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Nathan and Peggy Ray have been involved in community support and trauma-informed services since the early 2000s through both professional and volunteer roles. After years of encouragement from friends and colleagues, in late 2019 they launched Rays of Hope, LLC, as a way to more effectively provide training and consultation to Help Other People Excel. In the first year of business, Rays of Hope provided workshops, training, and mentorship to over 20 different organizations!
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Nathan RayNathan Ray, MSW, is a Certified Traumatologist and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner who has been studying the effects of trauma and how to build resilience since 2004. He has provided disaster stress management services and training around the USA and internationally before and after critical incidents. Through his work with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Nathan has helped build resilience following disaster in dozens of communities.
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Peggy RayPeggy Ray is a certified grief counselor and mediator. Her efforts in the community following the 2014 Oso Slide helped lead to the establishment of the Resource Center, where she served as Director through 2020. A Rotarian, Peggy lives by the motto "Service Above Self" and she has provided assistance to multiple communities throughout the United States and internationally. Peggy works daily with organizations and businesses in Arlington and throughout Snohomish County to support people affected by disaster and trauma by giving them a hand up rather than a handout.
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