Jelina Haines

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Read our stories, meet the youth we walk with, and see how your support creates lasting change.

Be Part of the Light

Every day, SunRay Literacy Charity stands beside children and families who face food insecurity, limited access to education, and barriers to wellbeing. Our feeding program is more than a meal, it is a lifeline. It strengthens growing bodies, restores dignity, and creates a safe space where children can learn, play, and thrive (make a difference by supporting our GoFundMe Campaign today)..

The children and the youth pictured here represent the heart of our mission. When they gather for food, they also gather for hope – hope for better health, stronger communities, and brighter futures. Through our integrated approach of community empowerment, health and wellbeing support, educational assistance, and sports development, SunRay provides children with the nourishment and opportunities they need to grow with confidence (make a difference by supporting our GoFundMe Campaign today)..

But we cannot do this alone.

When you support their team, you support their dreams and you help create opportunities that last a lifetime.

Girls Volleyball Youth Team

These young Girls Volleyball Youth Team represents the strength, resilience, and determination of young women who rise above daily challenges to pursue sport, education, and wellbeing. These girls train with discipline and heart, often with limited resources, yet they show up, ready to learn, ready to grow, and ready to lead.

For many of them, volleyball is more than a sport. It is a safe space. A pathway to confidence. A community that believes in their potential. Investing in these girls is investing in a stronger community. When you support their team, you support their dreams and you help create opportunities that last a lifetime (make a difference by supporting our GoFundMe Campaign today).

The Challenge We Face Today

In rural communities like Benolho, many young people face severe economic barriers. Families often must choose between basic daily necessities and purchasing school supplies or athletic gear. Without regular nutrition, sports outlets, and educational materials, bright young minds risk falling through the cracks.

We believe every child deserves a light to guide their path. That is why we are raising $10,000 to sustain and expand our frontline educational, health, and sports programs over the next two years.

What Your Donation Accomplishes Immediately

Every dollar donated goes directly to funding frontline programs in Leyte, Philippines:

• $25 (Literacy Sponsor): Gift a child a durable literacy backpack filled with essential school books, notebooks, pens, and learning materials.
• $50 (Health & Nutrition): Provide hot, nutritious meals and vital health checkups for a child and young mother.
• $100 (Youth Athlete Sponsor): Sponsor 1 youth athlete in the CSG Kapteens program, covering team uniforms, coach mentorship, sports equipment, and tournament fees.
• $250 (Community Champion): Fund an entire community literacy, health screening, and sports empowerment workshop day.

Where Your Funds Go ($10,000 Total Budget)

We hold ourselves to strict standards of transparency. Here is how your support will be distributed across our 2-year goal:

1. Individual Literacy Backpacks & School Supplies: $2,000.00
   (Provides learning kits for over 40 elementary and high school students)
2. Nutritional Feeding & Maternal Health Clinics: $2,000.00
   (Funds community feeding sessions and health checkups for youth and young mothers)
3. Youth Sports Development & Basketball Training: $2,000.00
   (Sustains weekly coaching clinics, sports equipment, and venue costs)
4. Sports Empowerment & Local Coordination: $3,500.00
   (Provides athletic uniforms, tournament entry fees, and local project administration)
5. Platform Processing Fees: $500.00
   (Covers essential transaction processing and administrative fees)

Ways You Can Help Today
Join us in making a lasting difference by supporting our GoFundMe Campaign today!

Help us keep the light growing. Your generosity fuels nourishment, learning, and hope.