The mission of Illumination Foundation is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness. 

About Us

Mission & Guiding Principles

Illumination Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that provides targeted, interdisciplinary services for the most vulnerable adults and children experiencing homelessness. Learn more about our mission and core values below.

Our Mission

Illumination Foundation’s mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.


Our Guiding Principles

We have featured the eight guiding principles that Illumination Foundation abides by in tandem with our mission:

  • Integrity

    Act with ethics, integrity, and in harmony with our vision. Adhere to ethical standards, follow laws and safety standards, and apply best practices to all your work.

  • Humility

    Stay humble, intellectually honest, and deal with reality constructively. Develop an accurate sense of self-worth based on your strengths, limitations, and contributions.

  • Sustainable Compassion

    Find and focus on people’s strengths; foster hope and self-actualization with a continuous search to innovate and to have self-awareness and understanding of the self first.

  • Quest For Knowledge & Critical Thinking

    Commit to be a lifelong learner and continuously develop your skills to evolve with the organization. Connect to advance the mission.

  • Client-Centered Care

    Work hard to assist the client to achieve their stated client goals. Individualize client care to the best of your ability. Remove personal judgement and ensure our clients’ interest always comes first.

  • Innovation

    Think outside of the box with a “whatever it takes” attitude to assist clients in lowering the barriers to services. Take calculated risks and pursue mission-driven opportunities, even if they are not apparent.

  • Advocacy

    Advocate for those whose voices often remain unheard. Collaborate, educate, and influence stakeholders to create solutions to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.

  • Stewardship & Compliance

    Utilize the resources entrusted to us by donors and supporters in a way that advances our mission. Fulfill contractual obligations and adhere to rules and regulations set forth by our funders. Document everything.