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A Journey of Hope and Resilience: Mikiah's Story
September 18th, 2023
In August 2022, Mikiah, a vibrant and talented young lady, embarked on a life-altering journey that would test her strength, her family's faith, and the very essence of hope. What began as a simple da... Read More
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Empowering The Next Generation: A Look Into The Woodlawn Youth Summit
June 22nd, 2023
Birthed out of an initiative, “Together We Can”, Donnell Williams brought The Woodlawn Youth Summit to life. Founded by Commander Watson of the Third District Police Department, the “Together We Can” ... Read More
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We Need Camp
May 25th, 2023
The summer after high school graduation I found myself sitting in front of a fire pit. My fellow counselors and middle school students sobbed as Sam’s pit graced his acoustic guitar to strum the early... Read More
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A New Migration
May 7th, 2023
In the 1900s, America witnessed what sociologists call the 1st and 2nd Great Migrations, during which Black Americans from Southern states during the Sharecropping and Jim Crow eras. I, like many, wou... Read More
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New Kids On The Block
January 31st, 2023
Type your new text here. Shortly after resigning from my position in youth ministry at Sunshine, one of my former students popped up on my Facebook newsfeed. Usually, I am unfazed by some of the crazi... Read More
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Familyhood Programs Transform Lives.
September 1st, 2022
Type your new text here. During the height of the pandemic, our Familyhood Programs shifted to the majority of virtual options. One might think that during this time, the program would struggle to ma... Read More
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High School Director Reflects on the Importance of Summer Camp
April 26th, 2022
Type your new text here. By Lamar Simms Summer camp is one of the most needed opportunities for our youth! As I think about the importance of camp, several thingsSummer camp is one of the most needed ... Read More
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Hamernick Legacy Camp Fund
April 19th, 2022
In honor of 22 years of service and stewardship of Sunshine Gospel Ministries, we’re pleased to announce the newly created Hamernick Legacy Camp Fund! In 1999 Sunshine was running urban programming ... Read More
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Youth Pastor Shares how BridgeBuilders Experience as a Teen Came Full Circle
March 10th, 2022
For youth Pastor Jonah Wilson, a BridgeBuilders trip he attended when he was in 8th grade made such an impact that it strongly influenced the path his life would take- coming full circle last summer a... Read More
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Sunshine’s New Housing Equity Initiative Addresses Wealth Gap Disparities
March 1st, 2022
10 times more!? The statistics are staggering. According to the 2016 Consumer Science Survey, the average household net worth for white families ($171,000) in our country is 10 times more than that o... Read More