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Shining a Guiding Light for Those Seeking to Evolve Beyond Their Past
March 19th, 2025
---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
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F.A.M. Dinner (Spring 2025)
March 14th, 2025
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
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Black History Month Recap
March 4th, 2025
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
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City of Chicago Awards SGM $5 Million Grant
February 11th, 2025
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
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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