System-level change.
System-level change.
Street-level support.
Street-level support.
System-level change.
Street-level support.
We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding healthcare access for unhoused and underserved communities through enrollment assistance, care navigation, and basic needs distribution.
We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding healthcare access for unhoused and underserved communities through enrollment assistance, care navigation, and basic needs distribution.
We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding healthcare access for unhoused and underserved communities through enrollment assistance, care navigation, and basic needs distribution.


10,000+
10,000+
CARE PACKAGES
DISTRIBUTED


200+
200+
VOLUNTEERS
NATIONWIDE


7
7
CHAPTERS

10,000+
CARE PACKAGES
DISTRIBUTED

200+
VOLUNTEERS
NATIONWIDE

7
CHAPTERS
Beacon by Project Lux
Beacon
by Project Lux
Beacon is a free, remote service that connects you with the health and basic needs resources you deserve. Our trained Navigators can help you:
• Enroll in programs like Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Cash Aid, and Covered California health insurance plans
• Understand and manage your current health coverage
• Find free local services for food, housing, and other essentials
Click the button below to learn more or get connected with a Navigator!
Beacon is a free, remote service that connects you with the health and basic needs resources you deserve. Our trained Navigators can help you:
• Enroll in programs like Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Cash Aid, and Covered California health insurance plans
• Understand and manage your current health coverage
• Find free local services for food, housing, and other essentials
Click the button below to learn more or get connected with a Navigator!

Community Stories
Community Stories
Community Stories
Vision in LA: How Local Initiatives Are Changing Lives One Eye Exam at a Time
Vision in LA: How Local Initiatives Are Changing Lives One Eye Exam at a Time
Vision in LA: How Local Initiatives Are Changing Lives One Eye Exam at a Time
Ally Foo
Ally Foo
Ally Foo
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
In Los Angeles County, 2025 and 2026 have seen a surge of community‑driven efforts aimed at expanding access to vision care.
In Los Angeles County, 2025 and 2026 have seen a surge of community‑driven efforts aimed at expanding access to vision care.

Commentary & Analysis
Commentary & Analysis
Commentary & Analysis
Understanding Mental Health Access: Why Community Support Matters
Understanding Mental Health Access: Why Community Support Matters
Understanding Mental Health Access: Why Community Support Matters
Abigail Yoda
Abigail Yoda
Abigail Yoda
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
Mental health challenges are widespread, but access to care remains unequal, making community-based spaces critical lifelines for care and well-being.
Mental health challenges are widespread, but access to care remains unequal, making community-based spaces critical lifelines for care and well-being.

Community Stories
Community Stories
Community Stories
More Than a Snack: Street Vending, Survival, and Food Deserts in California
More Than a Snack: Street Vending, Survival, and Food Deserts in California
More Than a Snack: Street Vending, Survival, and Food Deserts in California
Amia Carillo Ramanthan
Amia Carillo Ramanthan
Amia Carillo Ramanthan
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
California street snack carts are not just food vendors, but are vital economic and cultural lifelines that help immigrant and low-income communities survive the structural inequalities of food deserts shaped by systemic racism.
California street snack carts are not just food vendors, but are vital economic and cultural lifelines that help immigrant and low-income communities survive the structural inequalities of food deserts shaped by systemic racism.
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Project Lux
Street-level support. System-level change.
© 2025
Project Lux is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 86-1951744

Project Lux
Street-level support. System-level change.
© 2025
Project Lux is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 86-1951744