Sunshine Camp Stats

• Nearly 1,000 ethnically diverse youth ages 7-18 are served per year.
• 60% are from households with annual incomes of less than $21,000.
• 34% of those annual household incomes fall below $12,000.
• 100% qualify for summer food service which is administered through the camps.
• 71% of campers are from single-parent or foster homes.
• Nearly 50% come from homes with two or more siblings.
• We serve a near equal number of boys and girls.
• Camps are offered free of charge to disadvantaged youth and children from low-income homes.
• Zilker Park Camps are for ages 7-11.
• Lake Travis Camps are for ages 12-15.
• Programs are volunteer-driven—by Young Men’s Business League members and others from the community at-large.
• $400,000+ annual budget is comprised of contributions from private sources—individuals, foundations, and businesses.
• More than 96% of the budget is applied directly to the programs.
• Since 2001, all Leadership participants have earned a high school diploma.
• Since 2001, 100 percent of Leadership participants have attended either a 2-year technical college or a 4-year professional college.
• Presently, there are 11 Sunrise Leadership program graduates in college.

Donations & Comments

anonymous, $50

"Thanks, Eric, for the opportunity to be part of what you're doing for the kids!",
anonymous, $25

"You know me...I'm all about kids going to camp :_)",
Michele Bisceglie, $50

"Have a blast with the kiddos! Thank you for your patience.",
Jeanine Perla, $100

leeann mather, $25

Amy Ayers, $25

"You're a stud Eric...hope you reach your fundraising goal!",
Cecilia Osmolski, $50

"Way to be so philanthropic. I'm happy to help. Let's get those kiddos to camp!",
Melissa Gilson, $25

"split aces after the flop...good luck hemati :)",
karen marlin, $25

Kimi Henry, $100

Elizabeth Lyons, $5

Melissa Olszewski, $50

"Eric--good luck with the fundraising! Great cause & it's nice to see your group working so hard to help kids who might not otherwise get the help or attention they need. You're a good guy! :-)",
Leslie Stein, $25

Dwight Reichter, $25

Brooke LeBlanc, $25

Alex Saucedo, $50

Veronica Villarreal, $50

"Good luck - great cause!",
anonymous, $40

Amanda Kouvelis, $15

Kate Raidt, $50

Sean Cox, $50

Colleen Jolly, $25

Jennifer Sudduth, $25

rajendra thakuri, $35

"I hope the kid I send with this donation has a wonderful experience!",
Bob Oveissi, $330

Lucia Olivera, $30

"Great cause. Thanks for thinking of me, E!",
vance davenport, $100

Tiffany Nunn, $25

"Way to go Eric! A guy like you should raise a hell of alot money! Send me your final total, I'm curious to see what you bring in.",
Helen McAda, $100

"best of luck in the fund raising!",
David Huey, $25