Lumina Alliance, a San Luis Obispo nonprofit, has raised over $1 million in its Light the Way Lifeline Campaign to secure services for survivors of intimate partner violence. - The campaign aims to raise $5 million over three years due to uncertainty in state and federal funding.
- Nearly 50% of the organization's budget historically came from government sources. - Funds support 24/7 crisis support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, therapy, advocacy, and prevention education.
- CEO Jennifer Adams warns that without reaching the goal, services and staff may be reduced. The community response has been meaningful for survivors, according to advocate Fatima Cervantes, showing they have support from both the organization and the community.