By Survivors,
For Survivors
Throughout the year, everyone has the opportunity to submit a shelter for our charity to sponsor. Each June, the annual Project is announced at the kick-off event. Our volunteers work to fundraise monetary donations, as well as candle sales in the fall.
Proceeds go toward in-kind donations requested by the shelter. Supply wish lists range from shampoo to bookbags, bus tickets to meals, and even holiday gifts for residential shelter families.
Each sponsored shelter receives an average of $10,000+ in items that their survivors need.
Our vision is a world where safety is a right, not a privilege, and where every survivor has the resources to illuminate their own future.
peoria choice awards
Thank You!
Illuminate has been nominated and chosen as a top charity in Central Illinois for a second year. We couldn't do this without the help of our supporters.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Jona
Founder & Executive Director
Sydney
grants & development
Jolene
director of research
Britney
Event ambassador