Raya Sunshine, Inc - Raya Sunshine, Inc.

Be the Change
They Need

Every second counts. Your gift to our Houston Nonprofit gives youth in under-resourced communities the tools to create, lead, and dream.

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Scholarships

ABOUT US

Empowering Young Creators Across Texas

Raya Sunshine Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping children break generational poverty through art education and entrepreneurship. We provide mentorship, training, and creative resources in music, film, painting, poetry, and design so talent can become sustainable opportunity.

Creative Mentorship

150+ youth served free art education.

Youth Empowerment

Confidence and self-expression up 85%.

Creative Youth.
Breaking cycles through art and opportunity.

WORKSHOP APPLICATION

1 +

Youth Mentored

1 %

Increase in Confidence

1 %

Donor Impact

1 +

Portfolios Built

OUR IMPACT IN ACTION

Why Your Support Empowers Young Creators

Every donation empowers arts education, mentorship, and bold opportunities for youth in underserved communities. Together, we truly turn potential into purpose, one student, one story, one dream at a time.

Youth Reached

85%

Mentorship Growth

65%

Programs Funded

78%

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Let’s Build Brighter Futures

Join the movement that turns creativity into change.

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RAYA SUNSHINE, INC. STAFF

MEET OUR TEAM

Shiraya Jackson, Esq.

Founder / CEO

James Robinett

President

Shaun Brefo

Board Member

Shavonia Gants, M.D.

Board Member

Sheree Roberts

Executive Dir.

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WELCOME TO IMPACT IN ACTION!

Empower Youth & Spread Creative Hope.

We uplift under-resourced youth through art, mentorship, and education that transforms lives forever.

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Real People. Real Impact.

Our Community Speaks

Kara

“Seriously, I am so grateful for this organization. It’s really helping my daughter tap into her creative side and she loves it there! Naomi likes art too, but Natalie truly is a creative at heart!”

Cecilia

“You didn’t have to do that! Baby—I'm supporting because it’s the right thing to do! Thank God you are doing this. ❤️ Think about how many lives you will change. So amazing!”

Shaun

“You're shifting paradigms for yourself and others. Grateful to be a part of it.”

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Mrs. Q

“Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing event! May God bless you so you can continue to be a blessing.”

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Jazmine

“Hey, my pleasure anytime—it was a nice event! I appreciate what you do for the kids and the community!!”

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Youth Artist

“First art exhibition with Raya Sunshine was a success!! Everything done freehand!!! #art #foryoupage”

Tiffany - Parent of Youth Artist

“🎉 Top Scholarship Award Recipient 🎉 Ariyah Jhene Dalcour 💕 Thank you so much to Raya Sunshine for creating such an amazing opportunity for Ariyah and all the other amazing young talent to be a part of tonight. With Ari’s art piece and essay she was awarded the top scholarship tonight 🥳 She is overjoyed! This is only the beginning for my baby girl ❤️ Way to go Ari!!”