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Every second counts. Your donation provides financial assistance to underprivileged youth for all the tools they need for entrepreneurship in the arts! Make a difference today!
100% of your donation supports artists aged 5 to 21 in the pursuit of their dreams
Our Mission:
Empowering Youth. Launching Entrepreneurship.
Raya Sunshine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth in Texas through access to the arts. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of poverty by nurturing the untapped talents of children in marginalized communities—through music production, multimedia, painting, poetry, performance arts, photography, fashion design and more. We provide mentorship, education, and professional development to help youth turn creativity into opportunity.
🎨 When children create, they heal. When they’re seen, they thrive.
💡 Your support fuels this transformation—one young artist at a time.
From the heart of Houston to communities nationwide, we provide hands-on mentorship, therapeutic artistic experiences, and access to professional-grade equipment—ensuring our youth are seen, heard, and supported. Every dollar you give lights a spark of hope, funding workshops, studio time, transportation, meals, and mental wellness services.
💬 “We’re not just giving brushes and beats—we’re handing over the keys to freedom.” — Shiraya “Raya” Jackson, Esq., Founder
The Reality We Must Change
Too many talented young people are being left behind.
Every day, children in our communities miss out on discovering their passion because they don’t have access to the tools, mentors, or opportunities to explore their creativity. Without these outlets, cycles of poverty, depression, and disengagement grow stronger. But with your help, we can change the narrative. Your donation fuels hope—providing young people with paintbrushes, beat machines, cameras, and coaches who believe in them. You’re not just giving to a cause. You’re investing in the next Kendrick Lamar, Issa Rae, Jean-Michel Basquiat, or Ava DuVernay.
Will you help us unlock their potential?
A single donation can unlock a life of purpose. Will you be the reason a young artist never gives up?
Will you help us unlock their potential?
Your Gift Ignites Creative Futures
🎨 Your Donation Builds Confidence, Skills & Opportunity
| 💵 Donation Amount | 🎯 Impact |
|---|---|
| $10 | Supplies a youth artist with paintbrushes, sketchpads, or headphones for a week of creative learning. |
| $25 | Sponsors one mentorship session with a professional artist, producer, or filmmaker. |
| $50 | Funds a week of after-school arts programming in music, painting, or photography. |
| $100 | Covers entry fees and materials for a youth to participate in an art competition or showcase. |
| $250 | Equips an entire classroom with digital tools or visual art supplies for a full month. |
Every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting the next generation of artists! ❤️
The Reality We Must Change
Maria, a single mother, was struggling financially to support her daughter’s dreams. Her daughter had dreams of becoming an artist – but survival came first. Thanks to donors like you, Raya Sunshine, Inc. stepped in. We provided art and entrepreneurship guidance and helped her child chase those dreams. Today, Maria is employed and her daughter is now thriving in a collegiate art program and selling her artwork and dreaming even bigger!
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