The Mission of Sunshine Gospel Ministries is to seek the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. We seek to engage and empower youth, families and guests of our community to thrive and lead fruitful, healthy lives through faith, connectedness and opportunity.

Flourishing Communities Initiative

FCI provides victim services, case management, and counseling that is needed by survivors of  gun violence and their families after the survivor is discharged from the hospital.
 
We understand the developing needs of gunshot violence survivors in our community and are committed to helping them. FCI services directly and indirectly impacted survivors beginning anytime within the 2-year window of being  harmed. FCI will service those clients for one year after their intake date, with weekly check-ins for the first month and then monthly for the remainder of the year.  
 
Completing Illinois crime victim compensation paperwork.
Financial help for emergency needs
Job training and assistance
Continuing education support and referrals
Referrals for counseling services
Transportation (Decided case by case)

Youth Outreach

Our Youth Outreach programs serve elementary, middle, and high school ages. Each program provides students with a structured after-school environment that promotes positive values and fosters a commitment to learning. Youth participate in various academic, creative, and recreational activities, receive tutoring, and learn how to form a strong, positive identity.

FamilyHood

FAMILYHOOD'S MISSION...
 ......... is to restore hope in families and renew hurting communities by embracing and embodying God’s design for the family. The vision is to provide practical training, intervention where necessary, and facilitate spaces where parents and children can come together to abound in love, to reconcile and grow as family units. Strong urban families will be provided a critical foundation for Woodlawn and nearby communities and ultimately for the broader culture to thrive