Causes: Human Services

Mission: Our mission is to provide essential needs for children in foster care through our programs promoting self-esteem, education, independent living, self-worth, and hope.

Results: Our vision is to encourage self-esteem and show the children in foster care that they are loved and valued. The Arizona Sunshine Angels is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that exists to support and enrich the lives of foster children in residential group homes, in Maricopa County. Currently we serve 700+, children from ages 3-18 in 10 agencies we serve. The Arizona Sunshine Angels have been volunteering and helping foster children since 1999, officially becoming a charitable organization in March 2006.

Target demographics: Children in foster care that resides in residential group homes

Direct beneficiaries per year: 700+ children in foster care

Geographic areas served: The children have been removed from their homes by the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and placed in residential group homes until a permanent solution is found or until they age out of the foster care system.

Programs:
•Birthday celebrations and gifts
•Holiday celebrations and gifts
•New shoes
•New and used clothes
•Activities in the community
•Backpacks and school supplies
•Haircuts
•Hygiene products
•Tutoring
•Scholarships for high school graduates
•Assisting children who are aging out of the foster care system into independent living