🌟Today, Illumination Foundation was honored to participate in the Social Drivers of Health: Gap & Opportunities in Pediatric conference hosted by the AAP-OC (American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County Chapter). Our CEO, Pooja Bhalla, DNP was a guest speaker, alongside other incredible speakers like Karen (Sierra) Betances and Illumination Foundation Board Member Dr. Geeta Grover. The event addressed social factors that are impacting overall child health but also health inequities that are rooted in social and economic disadvantages in our community. ✨ It takes a community who cares to make changes and we’re glad we saw a community show up today. Thank you to everyone who joined us including Illumination Foundation Board Member Dr. Greg Buchert and our staff! #SocialDriversOfHealth #Health #HealthcareGaps #CommunityPartners #IlluminationFoundation
Illumination Foundation
Individual and Family Services
Santa Ana, California 5,803 followers
Illumination Foundation’s mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
About us
Our mission is to provide targeted, interdisciplinary services for the most vulnerable homeless clients to break or prevent the cycle of homelessness. Studies show that families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in America. This is especially true in Orange County, where one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation creates an immense gap between income and affordable housing. In 2007, the Illumination Foundation was founded to create a safety net for these homeless families by providing ongoing patient-centered housing, healthcare, workforce, and educational services. For the past ten years, we’ve committed ourselves to providing the best care possible for the homeless, focusing on services that will assist families into stable housing. By assessing families and individuals as they enter our care, we can identify their unique needs and provide immediate relief when necessary. We utilize public/private partnerships to ensure that our clients are connected to all community resources available to them. 501(c)(3) Organization ID# 71-1047686
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http://www.ifhomeless.org
External link for Illumination Foundation
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Ana, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Homeless, Housing, Mental Health, Non-Profit, Medical Support, Education, Recuperative Care, and Housing Retention
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2871 Pullman St
Santa Ana, California 92705, US
Employees at Illumination Foundation
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Greg Buchert, MD, MPH
Chief Executive Officer, Physician, Board Member, Healthcare Consultant, Startup Advisor
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Erika L Silver, Ph.D.
Grant Writer and Healthcare Services Liaison at Illumination Foundation
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Robert Shackelford
Hope is the foundation of recovery
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Erin Brown
Erin Brown Design
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🌟 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the heart and soul of our organization – our amazing team! 🙌 Your hard work, dedication, and passion drive everything we do. Thank you for your resilience and commitment to making a difference every single day. To our team across Southern California, we are truly grateful for each and every one of you. Here's to the incredible work we do as we provide housing and healthcare resources to our community! Let’s keep shining, growing, and achieving! 🌱💪 #EmployeeAppreciationDay #Grateful #Teamwork #ThankYou #WeAppreciateYou #IlluminationFoundation
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We want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible partners at EVERY BODY DESERVES LOVE INC (EBDL) for hosting a meaningful Self-Love Pillow Workshop for our clients at Carnegie in Santa Ana! 💖✨ Your dedication to spreading love and positivity truly makes a difference in our community. Our clients created personalized pillows, filled with affirmations of strength and self-worth!. 🌟 We’re so grateful for your continued support and for everything you do to uplift others. 💫 Interested in the hosting a workshop too? Email us at volunteer@ifhomeless.org to get started! #Grateful #CommunityPartners #EBDL #IlluminationFoundation #SantaAna #OCVolunteers
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We're so honored that our CEO, Pooja Bhalla, DNP, and Director of Housing Services, Jordan Hoiberg, had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable with Lou Correa and local leaders to discuss the affordable housing crisis in Orange County. #CommunityPartners #Ittakesallofus #IlluminationFoundation
Today, Pooja Bhalla, DNP and I had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable with Lou Correa, FHLB representatives, and local leaders in housing policy to discuss the affordable housing crisis in Orange County and federal solutions that can help community agencies like Illumination Foundation build more housing. It is going to take a village to build our way out of this crisis and leaders like Lou Correa bringing together local experts to inform sound policy is the first step. We are proud to be a part of that effort and to have the opportunity to work alongside so many talented people. Laura Archuleta, Jamboree Housing Corporation Jeff Ball, Orange County Business Council Cesar Covarrubias, The Kennedy Commission Noerena Limon, Casitas Coalition Brenda Magaña, NeighborWorks Orange County Gabriel Cesar Orozco, MCM, Santa Ana Federal Credit Union Melissa Pederson, Wescom Credit Union Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Anaheim Housing Authority Alfonso Ceja, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA Letty Plascencia, Orange County Community Housing Corporation/SteppingUP Margarita Muniz, Orange County Community Housing Corporation/SteppingUP Greg Ward, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Jeremy Empol, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Anabel Cuevas, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco #AffordableHousing #HousingSolutions
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❤️ A heartwarming thank you to everyone who joined us for the Valentine’s event at the Shah Happiness Home! 💕 We are beyond grateful to Joan and Friends for organizing such a beautiful gathering and to the Shah Family for creating a safe, welcoming space for families to come together and celebrate love. 🏡💖 This event was filled with laughter, connection, and cherished memories, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing support from all of you! Here's to more moments like this! 🌹✨ #ValentinesAtTheShahHome #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #EndOfFebruaryReflections #IlluminationFoundation
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Our partner, AAP-OC (American Academy of Pediatrics - Orange County Chapter), is hosting an insightful event. The event will address social factors that are impacting overall child health but also health inequities that are also rooted in social and economic disadvantages. This is a great opportunity for our supporters and other partners to take part of and learn more about that factors that is affecting our community. Register at https://lnkd.in/g5qigkHs
Did you know that Access to Basic Education and Economic Connectedness are two of the strongest drivers of Social Progress in Orange County? What do we mean by Economic Connectedness? Come to our conference and find out! Register at https://ow.ly/4Qpg50UXZZO
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✨2025 Chef's Table: Sip, Savor, and Sounds✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional cuisine, libations, and legendary music with special guests, 🎶The Beach Boys🎶. This year, we’re raising funds to provide home and health solutions for families facing homelessness in Orange County, including the first in the country, Children and Families Recuperative Care Center. Indulge in creations from top chefs, sip curated wines, and enjoy the sounds of a California classic—all for a meaningful cause. Let’s come together to Sip, Savor, and help bring families home. 📅 Sunday, April 6, 2025 📍Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 🕓 4:30 PM Cocktail Reception 6:00 PM Dinner and Program 🎶 The Beach Boys 🏆 The Shah Family and John & Caitlin Stamos 🔗 ifchefstable.org #OCevents #Nonprofit #2025ChefsTable #IlluminationFoundation
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Illumination Foundation is seeking a Chief Development Officer in Santa Ana. Position Description: https://lnkd.in/g8kYUvGE Call/Text: Linda Yeomans (714) 388-8602 or Email: Linda@sterlingsearch.com #jobopportunity #job #nonprofitinOC #nonprofitjob #nonprofitCDO #nonprofitleadership #chiefdevelopmentofficer
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👏👏 BIG NEWS! 👏👏 We are incredibly proud to share that our staff has been recognized by the LA County Department of Human Services Interim Housing Group for their outstanding efforts during the LA fires. 🎉 In a time of crisis, our team stepped up—providing comfort, reassurance, and ensuring that every client had what they needed to evacuate safely. Our Olive View Recuperative Care, Whittier, and Transportation staff worked seamlessly together to coordinate a smooth and secure relocation. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the community. No matter the challenge, we’ll always go above and beyond. 💛 #CommunityFirst #AboveAndBeyond #StrongerTogether
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We had an inspiring morning attending the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast! 🙏✨ Thank you, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua, for the invitation and for the opportunity to come together with other passionate souls in our community. And thank you, Jennifer Friend, CEO of Project Hope Alliance, for sharing your powerful and inspiring journey. It left a lasting impression on us. It’s inspiring to see the collective efforts of so many dedicated individuals working together to make a lasting impact. Let’s continue to uplift and support each other as we serve those in need. 💛
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