Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to over 60,000 children facing medical challenges and their families each year across 150 cities nationwide and 5 international sites. Founded by Joseph M. Weilgus with the initial goal of bringing normalcy to hospitalized children, Project Sunshine now operates various tutoring, arts, crafts, and support programs with over 10,000 volunteers to improve patients' wellbeing. As a grant-worthy organization, Project Sunshine relies on donations, events, and merchandise sales to fund its growth and community impact.

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2. Agenda History Mission Programs Development Impact What makes Project Sunshine unique? What makes Project Sunshine grant worthy? Question/Answer

3. History Founder: Joseph M. Weilgus Initial goal Bring a sense of normalcy to hospitalized children

4. Mission “ Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children facing medical challenges and their families”

5. Impact 10,000 volunteers provide services Recreational (arts) Educational (tutoring and mentoring) Social Services (HIV and nutritional counseling) Over 60,000 children and their families 150 cities nationwide 5 international satellite sites Kids for Kids Program Craft Kits Surgi Dolls Sunny Grams

6. Programs Educational One-to-One Tutoring and Mentoring Book Buddies/Club Recreational Arts and Crafts Project Knit Social HIV/AIDS Spa Program for Parents Caregiver Wellness

7. Development Donations Sunshine Giving Stock gifts Matching Gifts Events Annual Benefit Concert Fundraisers Merchandise Sunshine Pal Teddy Bear Project Sunshine T-shirt

8. What makes Project Sunshine unique?

9. What makes Project Sunshine grant worthy? Dynamic Progress

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