CHILDHOOD GRIEF SUPPORT • HOUSTON, TEXAS

Even after the rain,there can still besunshine.

When a child loses a parent, their world changes. Together, we give them a place to belong, friends who understand, and room to laugh again.

Find support for your family ↗Help a child feel less alone ♡

Every feeling is welcome here. So is every little spark of joy.

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A place to belong ✳ Friends who understand ✳ Permission to laugh again ✳ New memories, together

OUR WHY

Grief doesn’t end
their story.
Love helps write
the next chapter.

Every child deserves someone to walk beside them through grief.

Sunshine Thru the Rain is a nonprofit dedicated to children who have lost one or both parents. We create welcoming spaces where children can share experiences, connect with others who understand, and make new memories.

Sometimes support looks like a conversation. Sometimes it looks like a day outdoors, a shared adventure, or the first laugh a child didn’t think they could have.

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FOR CHILDREN. FOR FAMILIES. FOR EACH OTHER.

You don’t have to
walk this road alone.

A gentle first step can lead to a new friend, a new memory, and a reminder that your family belongs.

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A safe place to belong

Space for children to express feelings and connect with peers who have experienced the loss of a parent.

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Joy, at their own pace

Activities, outings, and special events that offer opportunities to have fun and build meaningful friendships.

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New memories together

Encouragement and connection as families navigate life after loss, while keeping their loved ones close in heart.

Not sure where to start?

Reach out to Joanne. Ask about upcoming activities, participation, and the support available for your child.

Let’s take the first step →

WHAT WE DO

Connection. New memories.
Reasons to smile again.

After losing a parent, a child needs more than a busy calendar. They need people who understand, a place to belong, and moments that remind them joy is still possible.

A LITTLE HOLIDAY MAGIC. A LOT OF HEART.

Shop With a Cop

When a parent is missing, the holidays can feel different. Shop With a Cop brings children together with caring law enforcement officers for a holiday shopping experience filled with connection, encouragement, and moments of joy.

It’s about more than the gifts in a cart. It’s time spent together, a friendly face, and the feeling that a whole community is showing up for you.

Help bring holiday joy ♡Ask about participation →

Two children in Sunshine Thru the Rain shirts smile beside Santa during a holiday event — A little holiday magic.

A smiling officer poses with three children during Shop With a Cop — A community that shows up.

An officer and a child stand beside a shopping cart at a Christmas shopping event — New memories, together.

SUNSHINE BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS

We keep showing up, all year long.

Outings & shared adventures

From creative activities to outdoor fun, shared experiences give children opportunities to try something new, build confidence, and enjoy being kids.

Friendships with children who understand

Meeting other children who have lost a parent helps them feel less alone. They can connect through play, conversation, and simply spending time together.

A welcoming circle for families

We offer space to express feelings, share experiences, and find encouragement as families navigate life after loss. There’s room for laughter, tears, and everything in between.

No child should have to face grief alone. Help us create the next outing, the next friendship, and the next reason to smile.

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THE LITTLE MOMENTS THAT MEAN EVERYTHING

This is what sunshine looks like.

Real friendships. Shared adventures. A little bravery. And plenty of reasons to smile.

Two children wearing Sunshine Thru the Rain shirts stand together beside the water — Someone who gets you.

A child tries an indoor climbing wall during an outing — A brave little step.

Children enjoy a group water activity outdoors — Memories worth making.

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OUR COMMUNITY, IN MOMENTS

So many ways to
make a new memory.

Beach days, shared meals, discoveries, and brave first tries. Explore the moments that bring our children and families together.

Tap any photo to take a closer look.

Children and adults pose together at a Sunshine Thru the Rain gathering — A place to belong

Children stand together on the beach holding blue towels — Sunshine by the sea

Children and adults pose beside a Kalahari sign during a group outing — Adventures together

Children and adults sit together at a table in a colorful activity venue — Time with friends

A child enjoys an activity outside on the grass — Room to play

A child looks through a magnifying glass during a hands-on activity — A little discovery

Children and adults gather around an activity table — Learning together

Children and officers gather beside a Christmas tree — A community that cares

A child sits on a horse near a fence during an outing — Trying something new

Children and adults share a meal together around a restaurant table — Around the table

Children and adults participate in an indoor climbing activity — One brave step

A FAMILY’S EXPERIENCE

“This was the missing piece for which I had been looking. She’s not alone.”

— A parent sharing her family’s experience on our original website

After losing her father, a young girl had activities and caring people around her. What she was missing was a connection with other children who understood her loss. Her family found that connection through Sunshine Thru the Rain.

SMALL GIFTS. BRIGHTER TOMORROWS.

You can be part of
their next chapter.

Your generosity helps welcome grieving children, create meaningful experiences, and give families a community to turn to.

A YEAR OF CONNECTION

Give one child
a year of sunshine.

$2,000 annual sponsorship

Help provide a year of connection, experiences, activities, support, and opportunities to create positive memories.

Sponsor a child ↗

A little sunshine goes a long way.

Give once or explore monthly giving. Choose what works for you.

Thinking of a $25 gift? Every donation helps us say yes to a child who needs us.

Give through PayPal ↗

Choose your final amount and available giving options on PayPal.

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There’s more than one way to bring sunshine.

Have time, a talent, or a business that wants to help? Let’s talk about volunteering, sponsorships, or supporting an outing.

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A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

A little clarity.
A welcoming next step.

Who does Sunshine Thru the Rain support?

We support children who have lost one or both parents, creating opportunities for friendship, shared experiences, and connection with other children who understand.

How can my family get involved?

Email Joanne to ask about participation, upcoming activities, and what a first visit might look like. She can help you understand the next steps.

What kinds of experiences do you offer?

Our community connects through activities, fun outings, and special events. Contact Joanne or visit our Facebook page for current opportunities, including information about Shop With a Cop.

Does my child have to talk about their loss?

Our community offers space for connection and shared experiences. Ask Joanne how activities are structured and how the team can help your child feel comfortable joining.

How can I donate or sponsor a child?

Use our PayPal donation link to give. The annual child sponsorship described in our brochure is $2,000. For monthly giving, business sponsorships, or other ways to support the organization, contact Joanne.

TOGETHER, WE BRING SUNSHINE.

Every child has a story.
Let’s fill the next pages with hope.

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