Illumination Health + Home

Illumination Health + Home A grassroots organization dedicated to disrupting the cycle of homelessness.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚This month’s edition of Illuminating Mental Health highlights the importance of se...
05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month đź’š

This month’s edition of Illuminating Mental Health highlights the importance of self-compassion — learning to treat ourselves with the same patience, care, and understanding we would offer someone we love.

Small moments of kindness toward ourselves can make a meaningful difference in our emotional wellness. Whether it’s allowing yourself to rest, setting healthy boundaries, or simply taking a moment to breathe, healing often begins with compassion.

Thank you to Amanda Stinson, Housing Behavioral Health Therapist, for sharing these valuable insights and everyday wellness tips with our community.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available 24/7 through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988.

🎪 Carnival for Kids is coming soon! 🎉On Saturday, July 11, Illumination Health + Home will host a special day of fun, la...
05/22/2026

🎪 Carnival for Kids is coming soon! 🎉

On Saturday, July 11, Illumination Health + Home will host a special day of fun, laughter, and connection for the children and families in our programs. đź’›

Carnival for Kids creates a space where families can simply enjoy being together — playing games, sharing treats, listening to music, and making joyful memories that remind every child they are seen, celebrated, and cared for.

✨ You can help make this day possible. We’re currently looking for sponsors and volunteers to support this meaningful event and help create an unforgettable experience for the families we serve.

📲 To get involved, email us at [email protected].

Illumination Health + Home staff from across our sites participated in a multi-day CPR/AED and Emergency First Aid Train...
05/18/2026

Illumination Health + Home staff from across our sites participated in a multi-day CPR/AED and Emergency First Aid Training & Certification program. ❤️

Through hands-on training sessions led by the incredible Vickie Onesti from CPR Training for LIFE, our teams gained the knowledge and confidence needed to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, choking incidents, and a variety of first aid emergency situations.

Vickie brought an empowering, informative, and engaging approach that made each session both meaningful and memorable. Employees had the opportunity to practice life-saving skills and strengthen their emergency response training in a supportive learning environment.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and for the continued commitment our staff show in creating safe, compassionate environments for the individuals and families we serve every day.

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we are celebrating the incredible nurses who show up each day with compassion, strength...
05/14/2026

As Nurses Week comes to a close, we are celebrating the incredible nurses who show up each day with compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to the individuals and families we serve. đź’™

As shared by our CEO, Pooja Bhalla:
“As we celebrate Nurses Week, my heart is filled with gratitude for the incredible nurses who show up each day with compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication.

Being a nurse is not just what we do. It becomes part of who we are. As both a nurse and the CEO of Illumination Health + Home, I deeply understand the long days, the emotional moments, the quiet sacrifices, and the profound privilege of caring for others during their most vulnerable times.

The impact you make changes lives and brings hope and dignity to all our clients.”

Thank you to our nursing team for the care, compassion, and hope you bring to our community every day. Happy Nurses Week đź’™

05/11/2026

This Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the people behind the care. 💙

We asked members of our nursing team what inspired them to become nurses at Illumination Health + Home and what continues to drive their passion for serving others each day.

Their dedication goes beyond clinical care. Our nurses help bring comfort, dignity, advocacy, and hope to individuals and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Behind every moment of care is a nurse making a lasting impact in our community.

Happy Nurses Week đź’™

A special thank you to Working Wardrobes for partnering with us through the Suit Up For Success initiative and helping m...
05/08/2026

A special thank you to Working Wardrobes for partnering with us through the Suit Up For Success initiative and helping make a meaningful difference for the children we serve. ✨

These backpacks will directly support youth in Illumination Health + Home’s Children & Families Program by providing essential resources as they prepare for school, employment opportunities, and long-term success.

Illumination Health + Home had the opportunity to participate in the Leading for Impact program led by The Bridgespan Gr...
05/06/2026

Illumination Health + Home had the opportunity to participate in the Leading for Impact program led by The Bridgespan Group in partnership with The Samueli Foundation.

Through this experience, our team engaged in intensive workshops focused on strategy, organizational effectiveness, and team leadership. Through this experience, our team strengthened strategic leadership skills, sharpened decision-making, and deepened alignment around our mission. We’re excited to bring these insights back to our work as we continue serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Orange County.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside other nonprofit leaders and to invest in the growth of our team.

⏳ Help Them Home ends tonight at 11:59 PM.There’s still time to support individuals and families on their journey toward...
04/23/2026

⏳ Help Them Home ends tonight at 11:59 PM.

There’s still time to support individuals and families on their journey toward safe, stable housing. Every gift helps provide shelter, healthcare, and critical support through Illumination Health + Home.

Thank you to everyone who has already given. You are helping create meaningful change in our community.

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time. Every donation counts.

Give now before the campaign closes tonight. Link in our bio.

We are thrilled to share that we have officially completed our matching challenge—thank you to our incredible community ...
04/22/2026

We are thrilled to share that we have officially completed our matching challenge—thank you to our incredible community for making this possible.

We are also deeply grateful to Rick and Danielle Chan for their generous additional $10,000 donation, further strengthening the impact of this campaign and helping expand access to safe, stable housing and vital support services for individuals and families in need.

Thank you for being part of this momentum and making a real difference in our community. đź’™

We’re just $3,300 away from completing our $10,000 match from Rick and Danielle Chan! That means every donation right no...
04/22/2026

We’re just $3,300 away from completing our $10,000 match from Rick and Danielle Chan!

That means every donation right now goes twice as far to support individuals and families on their journey toward safe, stable housing.

Help us cross the finish line. Click the link in our bio to donate and make your impact go further today. đź’™ đź’™

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Stanton, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

https://illuminationhealthhome.org/over-1-75m-rasied-for-ocs-unhoused-families-at-i

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