Shining Light In Darkness

Shining Light In Darkness Shining Light in Darkness wants to spread our message of compassion, hope, and advocacy. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community.

There is a vital need for culturally sensitive support and essential resources that foster healing for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in underserved populations. Shining Light In Darkness Foundation (SLID) is committed to seeing a world free from domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA). SLID works to stop the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault and its impact th

rough support, education, and advocacy. We believe every survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence is worthy of hope and healing. And we envision a world where every survivor is seen, heard, and supported, so they can feel empowered. So, we’re committed to caring deeply for those in underserved communities so they can heal and rebuild their lives. SLID knows that everyone heals differently. We find the most effective way for victims and survivors to recover from their trauma. We provide holistic healing services and educational programs for raising awareness and prevention. We work with schools, universities, churches, and private groups to bring our DV/SA Curriculum and other programs to local organizations and students. Our services are free and confidential. Our organization serves victims and survivors with emotional support, legal and medical information, and referrals to other community agencies. We provide a variety of support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Inspired by our founder's experience dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault, we know that every person heals differently. We believe that all survivors should be seen, heard, and supported to have the opportunity to heal. We are an IRS 501c3 designated public charity (filed as of 2014), and OUR TAX ID NUMBER IS 47-2120872.

Lighting the way to hope and healing.Not just words. It is what happens when someone is heard.When support shows up.When...
05/14/2026

Lighting the way to hope and healing.

Not just words. It is what happens when someone is heard.

When support shows up.

When healing begins.

Be part of what makes that possible.

Give. Share. Stand with survivors at www.shininglightindarkness.org

Hope is real. Healing is possible. A new beginning is within reach.You are not alone. And you never have to walk this jo...
05/13/2026

Hope is real. Healing is possible. A new beginning is within reach.

You are not alone. And you never have to walk this journey by yourself.

Stand with survivors. Be part of the change.

Donate, share, or reach out today at www.shininglightindarkness.org

Behind closed doors, pain can stay hidden.Say no. Speak up. Get help.You are not alone.
05/12/2026

Behind closed doors, pain can stay hidden.

Say no. Speak up. Get help.

You are not alone.

People don’t avoid conversations about sexual assault because it’s rare.They avoid it because it’s uncomfortable.But sil...
05/11/2026

People don’t avoid conversations about sexual assault because it’s rare.

They avoid it because it’s uncomfortable.

But silence doesn’t protect anyone.
It protects the problem.

Every time we change the subject, laugh it off, or say “that’s not my business,”
someone who needs support feels even more alone.

We don’t have to have all the answers.

We just have to be willing to listen, learn, and speak up.

Because healing starts where silence ends.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there. Today is about you and everything you do that often goes unnoticed...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there.

Today is about you and everything you do that often goes unnoticed.

The late nights.
The worrying.
The encouragement.
The hugs.
The prayers.
The sacrifices.
The unconditional love.

Mothers have a way of holding everything together even when they’re carrying so much themselves.

To the moms doing their best every single day, thank you.
To the single moms carrying the weight of the world, we see you.
To the grandmothers, bonus moms, aunties, and mother figures who stepped in with love, thank you for showing up.

And for those who are missing their mothers today, we’re holding space for you too.

Wishing every mother a day filled with love, peace, and appreciation. You deserve it.

Happy Mother’s Day from Shining Light In Darkness

05/09/2026

Mental health is not separate from survival. It is survival.We see the weight survivors carry long after the moment has ...
05/08/2026

Mental health is not separate from survival. It is survival.

We see the weight survivors carry long after the moment has passed. The anxiety. The silence. The unseen battles.

This month, we remind every survivor and every supporter of this truth:
Healing is not weakness. Speaking up is not shame. Getting help is strength.

You are allowed to feel.
You are allowed to heal.
And you do not have to do it alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out. We are here. Always.\

Compassion is how stories of survival become stories of hope.For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, an...
05/07/2026

Compassion is how stories of survival become stories of hope.

For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, the journey often begins in silence. Fear, isolation, and unanswered questions can shape their story.

Then compassion shows up.

A listening ear. A helping hand. A community that refuses to look away.

That moment can change everything.

At Shining Light In Darkness, compassion is the heart of our work. Every hotline call, every support group, and every act of support helps someone move from simply surviving to believing in hope again.

Be part of the compassion that changes lives. Donate, volunteer, or share this message.

www.shininglightindarkness.org

One decision. One moment. One gift.That $100 doesn’t just sit.It becomes safety.It becomes support.It becomes a step tow...
05/06/2026

One decision. One moment. One gift.

That $100 doesn’t just sit.

It becomes safety.

It becomes support.

It becomes a step toward healing.

Because you chose to give, someone else gets to move forward.

You didn’t just donate.

You showed up.

Text the word “Donate” to 1-877-629-0767 to heal lives.


Some stories are never meant to be carried alone.But every day, someone is holding the weight of abuse in silence wonder...
05/05/2026

Some stories are never meant to be carried alone.

But every day, someone is holding the weight of abuse in silence wondering if anyone will truly see them, hear them, or believe them.

That’s why we’re here.

At Shining Light In Darkness, we make sure survivors are SEEN.
We make sure they are HEARD.
We make sure they are SUPPORTED.

If you’re hurting, you don’t have to carry it anymore. We’re here for you.

And if you’re in a place to give, your support becomes someone else’s lifeline.

Stand with survivors. Give hope. Be the reason someone doesn’t feel alone today.


But every day, someone is holding the weight of abuse in silence, wondering if anyone will truly see them, hear them, or believe them.

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Durham, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(919) 791-5578

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