Reflections from Zahra Harmon Cohran, Youth Outreach Engagement Associate, Sunshine Gospel MinistriesThis summer was my first time helping coordinate a summer camp from scratch. I knew we wanted to cr...  Read More

At 5 am, I arrived at our neighbor's Hair Salon, The Perfect Collection. The first thing that caught my attention was a vehicle parked outside with its lights on. About 20 minutes later, I learned who...  Read More

Over the years, we've always tried to find creative ways to help our visitors and BridgeBuilders understand the depths of living at or below the poverty line in our country, specifically here in Chica...  Read More

As the July heat settles into Woodlawn and Washington Park, summer is in full swing across the community. While this season brings vibrant energy, it also introduces unique challenges for the families...  Read More

Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen without words. On Juneteenth Eve, neighbors gathered to paint, reflect, and rediscover the healing power of creativity, community, and culture. ...  Read More

On April 25th, our team at Sunshine Gospel Ministries celebrated an exciting milestone with our Housing Equity Initiative (HEI) as we officially broke ground on the construction of two new affordable ...  Read More

On March 28 at 11 a.m., Sunshine Gospel Ministries opened its doors and its heart to the community for its very first Easter Celebration, and the joy was unmistakable. Held at Sunshine Gospel Ministri...  Read More

Too often, they are told that Blackness has no place in Scripture or in God’s story- yet that’s far from the truth....  Read More

Sunshine Gospel Ministries turned 120 years in 2025 and from generation to generations, we have seen God’s faithfulness in transforming lives of the people who have passed through the ministry either ...  Read More

As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, we are filled with gratitude and excitement!This past year reminded us of what is possible when community, opportunity, and purpose come together. Becaus...  Read More

On Friday, August 8, 2025, the final day of our Summer Camp for Youth Outreach, we organized a block party for the kids and the community we serve. It was a day filled with music, laughter, and pride....  Read More

Everyone should have a safe, affordable place to call home. Homeownership should never be a luxury; it’s fundamental to a family's stability, health, legacy, and generational wealth. Yet in the commun...  Read More