Media Information
Media and journalists are invited to peruse the Arizona Sunshine Angels site for information, photos, etc. to assist with formation of articles, reports, interviews etc pertaining to the Arizona Sunshine Angels and our activities or programs to help children in foster care.
If you require personal assistance, or would like to schedule an interview, we would be happy to assist you. Please contact Amanda Copelin at the contact information provided below:
MEDIA CONTACT
For Media Inquiries, please contact:
Amanda Copelin, Executive Director of Ariona Sunshine Angels
amandac@sunshineangelaz.org or call 602.550.3933.
Arizona Sunshine Angels Named 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit
The Arizona Sunshine Angels is proud to announce that we have been named a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonProfits. We are among a distinguished few to receive this community endorsement.
Arizona Sunshine Angels Welcomes First Executive Director
On January 3, 2022, Amanda Copelin become the first executive director for the Arizona Sunshine Angels. Amanda comes with 25 years of experience working with children in foster care in group homes and nonprofit agencies in Texas and Arizona in different capacities. "I...
Arizona Sunshine Angels Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
The recent COVID Pandemic has been a challenge for us all. The children have been housebound for their protection and for the protection of staff and volunteers. To make this "new normal" a bit more fun, the Arizona Sunshine Angels have provided funds for new gaming...
Arizona Sunshine Angels 20th Anniversary
In the beginning, there was one volunteer, Flo Smithger, in one Sunshine Residential Group Home of 10 boys. Flo enlisted her friends and associates to begin volunteering in three houses of 10 children. The year was 1999. Arizona Sunshine Angels officially became a...
Arizona Sunshine Angels Chosen “Charity of the Year” by CARE1st Health Plan
Arizona Sunshine Angels is honored to be named the 2018 Charity of the Year by CARE1st Health Plan of Arizona. Your donations make a difference in the lives of foster children right here in the Valley of the Sun.
Sunshine Angels “Charity of the Year” by AMP Dance Competition
Sunshine Angels is pleased to be AMP Dance Competition's Charity of the Year! And that's a very good thing for the children we serve, as a percentage of each competition entry fee will be donated to Sunshine Angels, a nonprofit committed to providing life changing...
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Learn more about the important work of Sunshine Angels that affects children in foster care.
Sunshine Angels Chosen Charity of the Year by Arizona Society of Association Executives
The Arizona Society of Association Executives (AZSAE) honors the Sunshine Angels by naming us their Charity of the Year for 2016. Thank you so much for this honor and for helping us making a difference in the lives of foster children right here in the Valley of the...
Channel 12: 12 Who Care Honors Sunshine Angels
12 Who Care September 2012 Award Recepient: Sunshine Angels The Sunshine Angels was recently honored by KPNX Channel 12 in Phoenix, Arizona for the '12 Who Care Award'. We were presented the award by Daniel Selznick of the Roomstore. Our Interview with Destry Jetton,...