About Sunshine Strategies
We are a non-profit consulting organization dedicated to empowering downstate Illinois communities to create positive changes for families.
We specialize in topics related to improving the lives of rural families with children, including those below the poverty line, those at risk of neglect, single-parent families, foster care, and multi-generational families.
Our Services
On-site assistance with real empathy and knowledge
Authentic constituent relationship development
On-call executive assistance
Campaign strategy and management
Fundraising and grant writing services
Public relations and issue advocacy
Policy analysis and development
Crisis management
Sunshine Strategies combines public administrative consulting expertise with community development to empower downstate Illinois communities. By addressing critical challenges through personalized services and broad outreach, we aim to strengthen our communities and improve the lives of Illinois families.
While the work we do is political, it is always based in values, rather than ideology or party.
Why Choose Sunshine Strategies
Our Values
Youth Empowerment
We believe in the limitless potential of young citizens to make a difference in their communities. We, and the organizations that we work with, choose to invest in children and their families as the key to a brighter future for our democracy and our world.
Respect
We root ourselves in our shared humanity and treat each other with kindness and compassion. We’re at our best when we honor the equal dignity and worth of all people — even in the face of intense debate over important issues.
Connecting Communities
We believe in the value of healthy, lasting relationships between all members of our communities, local to global. Sunshine Strategies strives to do our part to positively contribute to the people and environments around us.
Whole Family Well-being
We foster safe spaces that enhance the social, emotional, and physical well-being of young people and their families, while also making our community a safer place to live.
Community Commitment
We are deeply connected with young people, their parents, and our community. We commit to allowing their voices to guide our work, and to doing whatever it takes to help them thrive.
Equity and Inclusion
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their full potential, and that our democracy is stronger when it is full of opportunities for people with diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strive every day to make our work more equitable and inclusive.
Joy
We believe every person deserves to have joy in their life. We create opportunities to learn important issues while remembering to have fun every day, recognizing that joy is the key that unlocks positive youth development and brighter futures.
Promoting Solutions
It’s not enough for us to call attention to issues facing our kids and communities; we develop, research, and promote concrete steps toward initiatives that benefit our kids and future generations.
Current Projects
Sunshine Strategies Radio
Listen to our journey and follow along as Jen explains current events, politics, and how hard it is to fix real problems downstate!
Project Taphophile
There are over 14,000 documented cemeteries in the State of Illinois. Follow along as Jen tries to save one, and learn how to help the others.
Saving Lincoln
In Logan County, Illinois, the only institution named in honor of our 16th President during his lifetime sits empty.
Let's find a use for it.
Illinois Progressive Parents
Being a parent isn't red or blue. Let's work on raising better kids, together.
Welcoming Macon, Christian, and Logan County families now!
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