About Us

Founder’s Message

Sunshine Charities Corp. has begun serving the people of Essex County, NJ in 2025 as a registered 501(c)3. Sunshine Charities Corp. provides supportive, transitional housing and skills training for young men and young women in gender specific homes, aged 16-21 who are homeless or aging out of the foster care system. The program aims to help these individuals develop self-sufficiency, prepare for permanent housing, and make a successful transition to adulthood in their community, by providing them with the necessary support and training. 

• Supportive housing: The program offers a supportive environment where young men and young women can live while gaining independence.

• Skills training: It promotes education and provides training to help participants develop skills needed for self-sufficiency.

• Transition to adulthood: The ultimate goal is to ensure a successful transition to adulthood and permanent housing for participants who are aging out of the child welfare system or are homeless.

• Guidance and mentorship: Staff members act as coaches, mentors, and advocates to guide the youth through the program and into their future. 

Sunshine Charities Corp. is committed to working with youth in a discreet and supportive manner, ensuring they always feel safe, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to empowering young people who are determined to reach their full potential and strive for excellence in all they do.

We cannot accomplish this mission alone. Your support can make a lasting difference. Please consider becoming a monthly donor, sponsoring a youth, or partnering with us to create opportunities that inspire growth, confidence, and success for the next generation.

Sincerely,

Teresha Rue
Founder

Mission

Sunshine Charities Corp. mission is to provide safe, nurturing transitional housing for young men and women ages 16–21 who are homeless or aging out of foster care, that will support their emotional, social and educational development  We create a loving home environment where residents build life skills, form healthy friendships, receive mentorship, and gain the tools needed for self-sufficiency and a successful transition to adulthood in their community.

Vision

Based on its core values and principles, Sunshine Charities Corp. has a vision for a society in which:

• Each person lives life with dignity.

• Each family, community, and social relationship sustains the life and dignity of the person.

• All social institutions respect the fundamental rights and duties of persons in support of the common good.

• Community resources are allocated preferentially to serve the needs of the poor and the vulnerable.

Goals

In fulfillment of its mission, Sunshine Charities Corp. will pursue the following social goals:

• house the homeless and those aging out of foster care, ages 16-21 boys and girls

• Nurture the development of the young and strengthen relationships with families.

• Assist the poor and the disabled to achieve economic participation.

• Provide all those we serve with an experience of the kindness and goodness of human fellowship.

Board of Trustees

TBD,Chairperson

Lovette Love, President

Yssania Gibson, Secretary

Deanna Eatman, Treasurer

Administration

Teresha Rue
President, Executive Director

Shavon Condit
Secretary

Jeniffer Herbert
Treasurer

Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027

Sunshine Charities Corp. has begun to implement our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan is an essential tool and blueprint for the next few years. We look forward to sharing with you the accomplishments as we move ahead with implementing this Strategic Plan.