---About Sunshine Gospel MinistriesSunshine Gospel Ministries is dedicated to empowering individuals and families in the South Chicago community by providing educational, spiritual, and economic suppo...  Read More

On March 11, 2025, families came together at Sunshine Gospel Ministries for an enriching evening of connection, learning, and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine as part of the Familyhood program in partn...  Read More

In February 2025, our community gathered to honor Black History Month with a series of enriching events that celebrated music, dance, and cultural heritage.Maggie Brown captivated audiences with her o...  Read More

Sunshine Gospel Ministries is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $5 million grant from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. This grant will support the development and constr...  Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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