The Illumination Foundation (IF) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3), non-denominational, grassroots organization that addresses the crisis of homelessness in Orange County through integrated services that provide appropriate solutions.
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Illuminate The Evening Gala
The Illumination Foundation invites you to join us as we proudly celebrate our fifth year of service to the Orange County community. On July 28th, 2012, we will be hosting "Illuminate the Evening," a gala at the exclusive Center Club in Costa Mesa. -
Tina-Pacific Project Matching Campaign
Today, you have the opportunity to transform an Orange County community from troubled to thriving by donating to the Tina-Pacific Project Matching Campaign. Your donation will be matched to provide permanent, stable housing for homeless families! -
Give a Day and Change Lives
The Illumination Foundation gives families hope each day they are in our program. They receive stable housing, medical services, mental health counseling, case management and life-saving basics such as food and clothing.
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Introducing The Flame Necklace
80% of proceeds from the flame necklace will be donated to the Illumination Foundation.
The Flame necklace was designed exclusively for the Illumination Foundation by Gorjana.
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Family Spotlight
Jenelle, Matthew, and their 18-month-old son Kayden moved from Pennsylvania to Orange County to be closer to their family. New to the county and with nowhere else to go, the family ended up staying in a motel until they could find a more permanent living situation.
Homeless Facts
- For most families in Orange County, homelessness was not caused by substance abuse or mental illness.
- Orange County has the highest population of millionaires per capita and a lower than average support for non-profits.
- In Orange County, a person earning minimum wage would need to work 141 hours per week to afford a one bedroom apartment.
- The majority of homeless people in Orange County are working full-time jobs.
- For the 2009 - 2010 school year, the Orange County department of education reported over 26,000 homeless children.
- Orange county has one of the highest population per capita of homeless in the US.
- There are only 3,400 temporary shelter beds available.
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