Our Mission

The Illuminators Educational Foundation provides College Scholarships to further the education of members and their families of the Illuminators, Western Association of Food Chains, and the California Grocers Association.

CORE VALUES

The Illuminators Educational Foundation values . . .

⬧ Education ⬧ Leadership ⬧ Loyalty ⬧ Commitment ⬧ Partnerships

THREE-YEAR GOALS

⬧ Achieve Financial Stability to Maintain Scholarships ⬧ Increase Awareness of our Scholarships

⬧ Publicize Scholarship Recipients’ Success In Our In Industry

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” — Leonardo da Vinci

“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community—and this nation.” — Cesar Chavez

“The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Illuminators Educational Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, the selection and distribution of scholarships, hiring and firing of staff (if applicable), selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.