Are We Still Gospel-centered?
“Are you still about the Gospel, though?” This question…
Paula Hamernick Reflects on 20 Years with Sunshine
After 20 years of raising our family in this neighborhood,…
Flourishing Communities Initiative Addresses Cycle of Violence and Resulting Trauma
Beginning in early 2019, the Flourishing Communities…
Middle School Director Donnell Williams Shares the Rippling Effect of His Brother’s Death
Middle School Director Donnell Williams (center) pictured…
Jeremiah Holmes Shares His Story of God Providing Through Sunshine
Hi, my name is Jeremiah Holmes and I am 22 years old. I am…
Former Sunshine Staff Lived Life of Service
LeRoy John Oestreicher was born in Chicago, Illinois on May…
New Elementary Program Director Brings Passion and Experience
Marvanna Cash plays Jenga with a student during the…
Long-term Investment in Youth Can Break Poverty Cycle
Sunshine staff Chuck Harris gives an award to a 5th grade…
Kenyatta Richards: How Community Made all the Difference
Hi, my name is Kenyatta and I’m 16 years old. I’d like to…
School Closures in 2013 Have Long-Term Effect on Woodlawn
Thousands of Chicago residents protested the school…
When You can No Longer Afford the Neighborhood You Love
Over the past few months we’ve been discussing our vision…
Interactive Field Trip Leads to Unprecedented Opportunities for Youth
Tuan Huynh is a Senior Art Director for Leo Burnett…