Illumination Community Outreach
We are an all-volunteer, grassroots, interfaith nonprofit based in Royersford, Pennsylvania. Our programs focus on hunger relief, clothing security, and community empowerment. You are welcome to join our team as a volunteer and reach out to us for support in meeting your essential needs.
Partner With Us
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Support Us Financially
Our nonprofit is fully donation funded and volunteer run. Our budget is entirely focused on programs to meet tangible needs. Join us in helping our neighbors and empowering community!
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Donate Clothes and Supplies
A large part of our ministry is providing clothing, toiletries and shelf stable food. Donations are gratefully accepted! Email or message us to schedule a donation!
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Give your Time and Prayers
We are fully volunteer run, and we need your help! Volunteers are essential to our clothing security and hunger relief programs. You can also help spread the word about us on social media.
What We Do
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Clothing Security
Our clothing security program provides free seasonally appropriate items to those in need locally. We operate on an honor system, and do not ask for address or income verification. We ask that our guests take what they or someone they know will wear and not resell. If you or someone you know is in need of clothing, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We are typically available on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday at 11:30. You are welcome to come to our community event on the 4th Friday of the month at 5:30 as well. We gratefully accept donations of clean clothing in good condition. Please contact us to arrange a drop off time.
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Hunger Relief
We partner with Breaking Bread free community meal every month at Royersford Church of the Nazarene, where we also host a food pantry and clothing security programs. On the 4th Friday of the month, we provide essentials to guests of the dinner which begins at 5:30. We also provide a Community Resource Day on the first Sunday of February, May, August, and November from 11:30 - 1:30. In emergency situations, we open our food pantry by appointments. We gratefully accept shelf-stable food donations, gift cards to grocery stores, and support for our community meals to meet these needs. There is an immediate need for pop-top canned goods.
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Community Empowerment
Our team provides free resources and support for individuals and families experiencing emergency situations. We are grateful to our neighbors who donate toiletries, undergarments, and items for special programs throughout the year. We host an annual Candle lighting Ceremony and talent event, distribute backpacks to children returning to school, and have provided Easter baskets for four years in a row. Through our entirely volunteer team, we build connections and create a safe space for people to shine despite any darkness. You are welcome to reach out if you are interested in joining us as a volunteer or have an idea for a program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we are here to support you. Please reach out with your food or clothing needs. If we are unable to meet your specific need, we will provide additional resource options.
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No, we do not ask for documentation or require any specific information to receive assistance. We do reserve the right to limit items depending on supply constraints or frequency of request. Our all-volunteer team is grateful to our community, who donate monetarily as well as contribute items for our programs. We must be good stewards of their generosity.
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Yep! We incorporated as a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization in January 2018, and received 501(c)3 status in May 2018. Donations are tax deductible.
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Yes! We have volunteer opportunities for clothing sorting during the week or for events. You are welcome here!
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No, all are welcome to be a part of Illumination and we help anyone in need. We have a wide variety of people from faith and non-faith backgrounds who are longstanding volunteers or guests of our organization. Our primary mission is to shine the light of kindness and giving through community empowerment and meeting tangible needs.
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Feel free to email us at admin@illuminationcommunityoutreach.org, or message us on Facebook messenger. You can also call 610-948-3099.