Play. Connect. Heal.

Our Mission

To deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers.

Our Impact

We work with medical facility and nonprofit partners to create a space for kids to socialize and play. Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States. 30% of chronically ill kids face academic disruption, missing out on instruction and social interactions.

WE REACH

200,000

children and families through our programming.

WE MOBILIZE

16,000

volunteers to deliver our programs directly to children with medical needs.

WE PARTNER WITH

480

medical facilities and nonprofits in 175 cities across the United States, Canada , Israel, and Kenya .

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For over 20 years, Project Sunshine volunteers have brought joy and play directly to children facing medical challenges at our network of medical facility and nonprofit partners across the country.

Programs for Children

Our programs bring patients and volunteers together in hospitals and at home through creative arts activities and other opportunities for social interaction and learning.

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Volunteer Engagement

Project Sunshine recruits and trains volunteers – community members, college students, corporations, and youth – to deliver play to children with medical needs.

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Program Partnerships

We partner with medical facilities and disease-specific nonprofits to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs of children through our programs.

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It’s a relief because your programs make her happy, which makes me happy.”

-Emilia's Nana

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Why Play

Play is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress in children, allowing their minds and bodies to heal.*

Every child needs to play. Providing opportunities for children to play during their hospitalizations not only normalizes an unfamiliar, scary setting but also helps children build resiliency and socialize with peers undergoing similar circumstances.

*American Academy of Pediatrics

Corporate Engagement

Our Corporate Volunteers give back to Project Sunshine's mission

We partner with companies of all sizes and industries nationwide. Through customizable opportunities for community service and team-building, our corporate volunteers take a break from their day-to-day responsibilities to make a difference in a child’s life.

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Play. Connect. Heal.

Play. Connect. Heal.

Our Mission

To deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers.

Our Impact

We work with medical facility and nonprofit partners to create a space for kids to socialize and play. Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States. 30% of chronically ill kids face academic disruption, missing out on instruction and social interactions.

WE REACH

200,000

children and families through our programming.

WE MOBILIZE

16,000

volunteers to deliver our programs directly to children with medical needs.

WE PARTNER WITH

480

medical facilities and nonprofits in 175 cities across the United States, Canada , Israel, and Kenya .

For over 20 years, Project Sunshine volunteers have brought joy and play directly to children facing medical challenges at our network of medical facility and nonprofit partners across the country.

Programs for Children

Volunteer Engagement

Program Partnerships

It’s a relief because your programs make her happy, which makes me happy.”

Why Play

Play is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress in children, allowing their minds and bodies to heal.*

Every child needs to play. Providing opportunities for children to play during their hospitalizations not only normalizes an unfamiliar, scary setting but also helps children build resiliency and socialize with peers undergoing similar circumstances.

Corporate Engagement

Our Corporate Volunteers give back to Project Sunshine's mission

Stay in Touch

Join our mailing list

Play. Connect. Heal.

Play. Connect. Heal.

Our Mission

To deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through trained and dedicated volunteers.

Our Impact

We work with medical facility and nonprofit partners to create a space for kids to socialize and play. Each year, over 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States. 30% of chronically ill kids face academic disruption, missing out on instruction and social interactions.

WE REACH

200,000

children and families through our programming.

WE MOBILIZE

16,000

volunteers to deliver our programs directly to children with medical needs.

WE PARTNER WITH

480

medical facilities and nonprofits in 175 cities across the United States, Canada, Israel, and Kenya.

For over 20 years, Project Sunshine volunteers have brought joy and play directly to children facing medical challenges at our network of medical facility and nonprofit partners across the country.

Programs for Children

Volunteer Engagement

Program Partnerships

It’s a relief because your programs make her happy, which makes me happy.”

Why Play

Play is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress in children, allowing their minds and bodies to heal.*

Every child needs to play. Providing opportunities for children to play during their hospitalizations not only normalizes an unfamiliar, scary setting but also helps children build resiliency and socialize with peers undergoing similar circumstances.

Corporate Engagement

Our Corporate Volunteers give back to Project Sunshine's mission

Stay in Touch

Join our mailing list

medical facilities and nonprofits in 175 cities across the United States, Canada , Israel, and Kenya .