Tragedy turning to healing
In 2022, tragedy struck our home when our 17 year old daughter passed away. Our local community in Mesa reached out and placed 84 potted vincas on our lawn spelling, “WE TRUST”. This simple loving act, planted within us a desire to turn outward to our loving community for a way to start healing. Later that year while scalping our lawn in preparation to plant winter grass the impression to leave raised grass spelling the message of “HOPE!” came. As neighbors passed our home they saw the message and knowing what had happen to our family they told us that message helped them draw strength for their struggles. The enlightening idea to start a non-profit called HELLO SUNSHINE came into focus. This lead to “Project Signs” with a vision of bringing hope, encouragement and love to teens in high school. We didn’t want this uplifting idea to just stay in Mesa, AZ so we are taking it nationwide by providing FIVE simple black and white road signs to high schools. They are simple truths we want to fill and positively impact the minds of the rising generation.
Brightening Minds, Empowering Futures
Meet the passionate individuals dedicated to uplifting students through inspiring messages.
Maryjane
Director/Co-Founder
Rich
Co-Founder
Claire
Program Manager
ANA
Assistant
Inspiring Stories from High School Students
Discover how Hello Sunshine partners with schools to install uplifting road signs that brighten students’ daily lives and promote mental well-being.
How Schools Sparked Positivity and Hope
We have heard from students and parents about the positive effect “Project Signs” is having on schools. We have seen students posts grateful for the sign and how it made their day. We have heard from administrators who have appreciated seeing the signs on campus and helped put a smile on their face.
Empowering Students Through Positive Messages
We have overheard students pointing out the signs to a friend saying, “that’s cool” or “I really like the message of that sign”. Teens visiting a campus with signs have said, “we need that sign at our school”
