Sunshine Community Services Center

Sunshine Community Services Center Step Ladder Tutoring Program Non profit 501(c)(3) agency started in September 2008

Thanks to the community and surrounding areas for their continued support of the Step Ladder Tutoring Program. A special...
04/22/2026

Thanks to the community and surrounding areas for their continued support of the Step Ladder Tutoring Program. A special thanks to Save-a-Lot store from having a Round-Up to support our program. They were able to raise $481.00. Together we are, "Helping one child at a Time."

The Step Ladder Tutoring Program will not be having their Easter Weekend Tag Days Fundraiser this year. We are though co...
04/03/2026

The Step Ladder Tutoring Program will not be having their Easter Weekend Tag Days Fundraiser this year. We are though continuing to serve middle school students at Central and Wethersfield Jr. High Schools who need assistance with homework completion, projects, test preparation and improved skills in organization, study habits and in core subject areas. We've had so many kind and generous people, organizations and businesses from the community and surrounding areas supporting us throughout the years. We have utilized the services of 82 volunteer tutors or staff to assist 240 middle school students since starting the program.

We appreciate the continued support. Together we are, "Helping one child at a time."

Ways to donate:
Online:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=3cc1rqKYpUBMfsFVDsqCs5_9EV1VrBP6u8Y1sA5bKujmFn-HalWjcl-U58U0Wwz3fm6R69VFqsbI-3Ct&locale.x=US
Round-Up: Save-a-Lot Store 401 S. Main Street, Kewanee, IL
Mail-In: P.O. Box 405, Kewanee, IL 61443

We are keeping busy helping middle school students at both, Central and Wethersfield Jr. High Schools. Thanks to the tea...
03/21/2026

We are keeping busy helping middle school students at both, Central and Wethersfield Jr. High Schools. Thanks to the teachers for working with us, staff and volunteers who are assisting students to improve in school. We appreciate the continued support.

Thanks to all who attended our Annual Community Black History Extravaganza yesterday. It turned out to be a great event ...
02/16/2026

Thanks to all who attended our Annual Community Black History Extravaganza yesterday. It turned out to be a great event as people gathered together once again to celebrate is special month.
There was reading about the History of this month, history of 2nd Baptist church - oldest black church, winners of the Black History Month Essay Contest read their essays, local, state and federal representatives spoke, there was combined singing from audience, 1st Congregational Choir and videos.

We also acknowledged the scholarship 2025 winners of the Dr. Ronald Thompson Memorial Scholarship and the Floyd Blanks Memorial Scholarship.

The were displays downstairs of military uniforms, famous African American statues and coins, locally designed, and refreshments.
Thanks for the continued support.

WQAD TV 8 news sent Jonas and Kewanee Voice sent Dave Clark to cover the event- Thanks for the coverage.

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=wqad+tv+8+news+black+history+kewanee&mid=2D12DA1858DBF87A7B312D12DA1858DBF87A7B31&FORM=VIRE

https://kewaneevoice.com/kewanees-black-history-month-extravaganza-celebrates-progress-and-legacy/

Thanks to the Black History Committee - Bill Jordan, Anita Blanks, Marshall Jone, Bruce Lang, Louis Guthrie & myself - Etta LaFlora

Below are some pictures of the event.

Hello, Everyone! You're invited to our Annual Community Black History Extravaganza next Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:...
02/08/2026

Hello, Everyone! You're invited to our Annual Community Black History Extravaganza next Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 224 W. Prospect Street. This will be an uplifting event as we gather together again to celebrate a very special month. Thanks to the committee, all those who are participating and covering the event. Come enjoy the music, words, and displays. Please share this flyer and invite someone to come along with you. Hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the fellowship hall.

Thanks to the Kewanee public library for hosting the MLK Day event and parents who brought their children out on such a ...
01/24/2026

Thanks to the Kewanee public library for hosting the MLK Day event and parents who brought their children out on such a cold day. The community support is appreciated.

The Kewanee Public Library District will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Youth Department staff is hosting an...
01/18/2026

The Kewanee Public Library District will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Youth Department staff is hosting an open-house style birthday celebration for Dr. King in the 2nd Floor Youth Department. Join us between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for fun and engaging activities celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. No registration required. We ask caregivers to remember all children 7 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your youth to this special event.

Thanks again to IHMVCU for choosing our agency, Sunshine Community Services Center as one of the recipients on "Giving T...
12/04/2025

Thanks again to IHMVCU for choosing our agency, Sunshine Community Services Center as one of the recipients on "Giving Tuesday" It was so nice hearing about the other agencies.
Thanks to all who voted and everyone for your continued support. ☺

Thanks to the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for contacting us to be a participant in their "Let's Give Together - G...
11/06/2025

Thanks to the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for contacting us to be a participant in their "Let's Give Together - Giving Tuesday" campaign (11-6-25 8 a.m. to 11-20-25 11:59 p.m.) to help us continue to provide tutoring services for middle school students at Central and Wethersfield Jr High Schools in Kewanee, IL, and help them improve and succeed in school. Together we are "helping one child at a time."

Please support us by voting on the following link and share with others. Also see the IHMVCU photo below and photos from our fall session.
https://www.ihmvcu.org/promotions/giving-tuesday

Thanks again for supporting our Tag Days Fundraiser on Labor Day Weekend for the Step Ladder Tutoring Program. We will s...
09/01/2025

Thanks again for supporting our Tag Days Fundraiser on Labor Day Weekend for the Step Ladder Tutoring Program. We will start our tutoring services for middle school students' afterschool at Central and Wethersfield Jr. High Schools on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We appreciate the continued support.

Thanks to Save-a-lot and Walmart stores for allowing us to fundraise at their facilities.

Address

701 May Street
Kewanee, IL
61443

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 4:15pm
Tuesday 3pm - 4:15pm
Wednesday 3pm - 4:15pm
Thursday 3pm - 4:15pm

Telephone

+13098537751

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