Illumination Health + Home

We are a nonprofit 501©(3) organization founded in 2008. We provide interdisciplinary services for homeless adults and children across Southern California, working to end homelessness. We help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, medical vulnerability, and systemic barriers, guiding them from the street into stable homes.

Our services include case management, medical coordination, behavioral health and substance use counseling, and housing navigation. We operate recuperative care centers, emergency and supportive housing facilities, and family-focused programs, including micro-communities. We offer programs like integrated healthcare, financial literacy, licensed therapy, in-home counseling, tutoring (including Private Professor and Mini Med School), child care, and transportation to medical appointments.

In fiscal year 2025, we served 2,329 medically vulnerable individuals in recuperative care, housed 1,719 people, and provided 450,886 safe bed nights. We also opened the nation’s first Children & Families Recuperative Care Center and are preparing to open the Richard Lehn Intergenerational Campus in 2026. Charity Navigator gives us a 98% rating, noting that 91 cents of every dollar goes directly to our programs. Our financials are independently audited, maintaining a 90% program funding ratio.

Our mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness by providing healthcare, housing, and hope—together.

We believe no one should have to heal on the street, so we meet people where they are, offering dignity, compassion, and unwavering support. Our goal is to offer full-circle care, helping individuals and families find stability, recover, and rebuild their lives.

Illumination Health + Home employs 201-500 people. The leadership team consists of a CEO, CFO, and a Board of Directors. The board includes a Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and committee chairs for Governance, Development, Housing, and Healthcare.

The organization builds a healthy, diverse, and inclusive culture that aligns with its values. Its team is structured to deliver effective care, building trusting relationships and addressing diverse client needs beyond basic shelter. The culture supports staff development and a mission-driven approach to serving low-income and homeless populations.

We provide various benefits, including:

• Medical insurance (Kaiser and Blue Shield options), with up to 91% of premiums covered by us, depending on the plan.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance, fully funded by us.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development Reimbursement.
• 401K with Company Matching.
• 10 or 15 days of paid vacation per year.
• 6 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for federally qualified loans.