Illuminate: Lighting The Way Against Trafficking & Abuse

03/22/2026

We’re signing up for 2026 vendor events! To have us at yours, shoot us a message on our website🕯️

12/05/2025

We can't wait to see you all at Savannah River Brewing Co! 😍

11/29/2025

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We are deeply grateful for the steadfast dedication Illuminate shows to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Year after year, they shine a light of hope through their fundraising, advocacy, and unwavering compassion for those who need it most.

This season, Illuminate generously donated $500 in essential products to help support the families staying in WAVI’s emergency shelter. Gifts like these go far beyond supplies; they remind survivors that they are seen, supported, and never alone.

Thank you, Illuminate, for standing with us, lifting others up, and helping create a community where every survivor has a chance to rebuild with dignity and safety. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

11/17/2025

It's finally here! The Home for the Holidays Collection is available TODAY in the Illuminate store: https://illuminate-107598.square.site/

11/17/2025

This is your sign to go grab a holiday candle for your friends & co-workers🎁

11/12/2025

Holiday candles will be available in-person at Mistletoe Market this Saturday, and online beginning 11/17😍

Proceeds help purchase supplies and gifts for survivors & children spending the holidays in domestic violence shelters🎁

11/10/2025

Our Home for the Holidays Collection drops a week from today! 😍🕯🎀 Stay tuned for updates.

11/01/2025

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The 2025 Project Candle Shop is open NOW! 🕯️🎉

Shop now: https://illuminate-107598.square.site/

10/22/2025

We’ve got some new scents hitting our online store this November! You can catch these, as well as other collections like Throwbacks, Fall Favorites, The Elements, Home For The Holidays, and more!🕯️

09/10/2025

We are beyond excited to announce our brand new Lighting the Way scholarship program. More details and instruction to apply will be shared in early 2026, but for now we want to say thank you 💛 Our work would not be possible without your support!

08/16/2025

— help us by voting for Illuminate in the Peoria Choice Awards 🧡

How to vote:
1. Visit https://yourchoiceawards.com/peoria/
2. Click “vote now”
3. Scroll down to “Services”
4. Scroll down to “Non-Profit/Charity” and cast your vote for Illuminate!

Voting is available until August 25th 💛🕯️

08/12/2025

Voting is officially open for the USA Today Community Choice Awards! We came in as a finalist last year, but really want to take home that #1 spot for 2025.

How you can help:
1. Visit https://yourchoiceawards.com/peoria/
2. Click “vote now”
3. Scroll down to “Services”
4. Scroll down to “Non-Profit/Charity” and cast your vote for Illuminate!

Voting is available until August 25th 💛🕯️