<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Autumn's Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering young women ages 10–24 through mentorship, life skills, wellness, confidence, and community support.]]></description><link>https://www.theautumnslight.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:07:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theautumnslight.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of Emotional Wellness Support in Empowering Youth: Insights from Autumn's Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[ear—youAutumn's Light, a nonprofit rooted in Fort Worth, Texas, stands in honor of Autumn - a young woman whose life was cut short by a drunk driver - and now serves girls and young women ages 10 to 24 across the DFW area. This organization became a safe haven for those navigating stress, loss, and expectation in today's world, offering compassionate guidance shaped by real understanding. Emotional wellness lies at the heart of their approach: recognizing the daily pressures girls face and...]]></description><link>https://www.theautumnslight.org/post/the-role-of-emotional-wellness-support-in-empowering-youth-insights-from-autumn-s-light-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8efbef2a132eea057f3dfa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6826cb06e37a4c1cb72636346ad180d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>apriljones21810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Young Women: How Trauma-Informed Mentoring Transforms Lives in Fort Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autumn's Light, a nonprofit in Fort Worth, Texas, was created to honor Autumn's memory with purpose—supporting young women aged 10 to 24 as they navigate adversity and seek brighter futures. Every day in the DFW area, girls and young women face challenges shaped by loss, instability, trauma, or unmet basic needs. Such experiences can erode self-worth and limit optimism about what comes next. Here, the weight of trauma is met with empathy and actionable support. Trauma-informed youth mentoring...]]></description><link>https://www.theautumnslight.org/post/empowering-young-women-how-trauma-informed-mentoring-transforms-lives-in-fort-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8efbe7710171b572752997</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:44:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_94118860128c4e4aa1a32897d6164fcc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>apriljones21810</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>