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.
- Community Outreach with the Mobile Multi Service Center
- Interim Housing and Wrap-Around Program for homeless families with children
- Permanent Housing Placement for homeless or at-risk families and individuals
- Recuperative Care for homeless discharged patients
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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. Our program empowers vulnerable families with the skills to identify and overcome their diverse problems, and improve their lives.
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Illumination Foundation Awarded the Prestigious Walter B Gerken Community Service Award
This January, Paul Leon accepted the Walter B Gerken Community Service Award and grant from Pacific Life Foundation Chairman Jim Morris and President Bob Haskell. The Pacific Life Foundation has been involved with The Illumination Foundation since its founding and has committed $625,000 to the organization through 2011.
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New Recuperative Program Launched
This January, Illumination Foundation launched their Recuperative Program to manage the discharge of homeless patients from hospitals and help them successfully transition back into the community. This partnership with National Health Foundation, The Hospital Association of Southern California and Orange County Hospitals provides a safe and stable environment and comprehensive services for homeless clients discharged from local hospitals.
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Mobile Multi Service Center
Health Care ExpoSaturday, September 25, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Maxwell Park
2700 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
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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 2008 - 2009 school year, the Orange County department of education reported over 18,000 homeless children. There are many more homeless children that are not registered in schools.
- Orange county has one of the highest population per capita of homeless in the US.
- There are only 3,400 temporary shelter beds available.