Our Mission

The Lumina Project intends to address medical disparities within the community we call home and abroad. We commit to providing our direct services to any member of the community, but cater our outreach, especially to those who are unhoused, low-income, and physically/mentally impaired.

Our daily operations are guided by four core principles as detailed below.

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Transparency

An honest evaluation of the impact our organization can have, how we operate, and where we're headed is informed by a direct assessment of community needs and growth-limiting factors.

Community Outreach

Our dedication to our constituents and daily function is defined by the intimate connections and support system we strive to establish with local organizations and the community at large.

Integrity

We maintain that 100% of charitable funding (donations, grants, and income) will be allocated to serve the community. The upholding of this standard is achieved through the oversight of internal operations, as committed to by each LP board member.

Sustainability

The Lumina Project commits to the continual growth and expansion of its member/donor base, network of affiliate organizations, and the scope of services it provides.

The Proof is in the Stats

Unhoused, low-income, and disparaged individuals are categorically more likely to face mobility issues. This can hinder access to conventional community shelters, clinics, or health centers. Disproportionately lower access to reliable public transportation only exacerbates this disparity. According to the National Institute of Health:

"Almost 50% of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) live with some type of disability, at a rate 2.5 times higher than that of the general U.S. population "

A direct-distribution approach can prove instrumental in bridging this gap and in many cases, offer immediate relief in order to prevent the worsening of health conditions. A study published by the Annals of Family Medicine reports:

"Unhoused men and women have life spans nearly 30 years shorter than their housed counterparts, and less than 10% have a primary care clinician."

Furthermore, as indicated by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council:

"30% of people experiencing chronic homelessness have a
serious mental illness..."

"...around 67% have a primary
substance use disorder or other chronic health condition."

This increased vulnerability and lack of access to consistent care necessitates this kind of proactive delivery of medical supplies.