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 am excited and honored to join the Arizona Sunshine Angels. I want to thank Sandra, Cassa and the board for their support and help with the transition into this position. I have big shoes to fill, but I know with everyone’s support, the Arizona Sunshine Angles will have a bright future. I look forward to meeting everyone and joining this amazing organization that has been a blessing to children in foster care.”

Amanda Copelin, Executive Director

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 systems, art supplies, special meals and much more. This has been made possible by our many supporters and the Arizona Tax Credit for Qualified Foster Children Charitable Organizations. To all of you, please feel our heartfelt appreciation.

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 501(c)3 nonprofit, serving 300 foster children living in the Sunshine Residential Group Homes. The year was 2007.

Arizona Sunshine Angels became a Qualified Foster Care Charitable Organization with the state of Arizona. The year was 2014.

The Arizona Sunshine Angels support foster children living in four different foster care agencies. Sunshine Residential Homes with 240 children, Garden House with 55 children, Sacred Journey with 40 children, A Blessed Nest with 10 children. The year is 2019.

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