About

The Hearts Behind the Ministry

Meet The Founders

Heather Petty

Founder & Executive Director
Heather is one of the founders of Love and SONshine Ministries and currently serves as Executive Director. After having the wonderful opportunity to care for homeless or nearly homeless teens over many years, the Lord so graciously placed this ministry on her heart. She currently serves in youth ministry at her church, has worked in the mission field; and has spent the last several years sharing with others the grace, love, and freedom found only in having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Heather is the author of Hello SONshine, a 40-day devotional for women.

Heidi Williams

Founder
Heidi is also one of the founders of Love and SONshine Ministries, the Director of Operations of Love and SONshine Ministries, and Heather’s twin sister. She has a genuine love for the lost and deeply desires that everyone comes to the saving knowledge of Jesus. In addition to her role with Love and SONshine Ministries, Heidi holds a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and also counsels hurting women through her church’s counseling ministry.

Executive Team

Matthew Scheie

Board Chairman

Michelle Kern

Board Vice Chair

Lynda Stoner

Board Secretary

Shawna Franks

Board Treasurer

Board of Directors

Krista Kananen

Board Member

Rachel Cooper

Board Member

Our Story

This ministry was born from the joy of caring for our own children’s friends – many who lived with us for months or even years. It was then that we realized how many children lack safe, loving environments to thrive in. Their parents were often struggling with addiction, poverty, abusive situations, or just did not have the skills to parent. It broke our hearts and still does today. We knew we had to do something!

The SONshine Home, a safe, Christian environment for young Mama’s to be loved, to grow and learn skills needed to be out on their own is open! 85% of our mamas have received their hi-set or high school diploma, and one is still enrolled in traditional high school. 100% or our mamas and babies have access to pre- and post-natal care and ongoing medical care. 100% of our mamas are now in trauma-informed counseling. 100% now have access to food benefits, clothing, and basic necessities. 75% of our mamas are pursuing higher education, 100% of our mamas have entered the workforce. 100% are receiving life-skills training and financial literacy training. Many of our mamas are exploring their identity in Christ, and 20% have professed faith in Christ and gotten baptized.

Mission & Vision

The Son is the Radiance of God's Glory

To provide homeless pregnant or parenting young women with safe, loving housing and Christ-centered life-changing programs and educational opportunities to help them become self-sufficient. 

We seek to make a difference in as many young lives as possible, to leave a lasting legacy, and to break cycles of poverty by teaching young mothers necessary skills to be empowered to aspire and achieve more.

Our goal is to impact generations… two heartbeats at a time by offering hope for these young women, to extend God’s grace and love, and to model a new perspective on a healthy home.

Core Values

S.H.I.N.E.

S = Service To serve others with compassion and unconditional love with a spirit of humility and grace.
H = Holistic To provide support for the whole person including physical, educational, social, emotional, and spiritual.
I = Integrity To value honesty, loyalty, good judgment and respect.
N = Nurture To care for and encourage the growth and development of others in an environment of safety and love.
E = Empower To empower others to discover and utilize their Spiritual gifts to further God’s kingdom here on earth.

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