About The Sunshine Gang
Spreading kindness and compassion so no one feels forgotten.
The Sunshine Gang is a growing nonprofit organization based in Grove City, Ohio. Founded in 2021 by Billie Strader, the group began with a simple wish to brighten the lives of people who often feel alone or overlooked. What started with delivering Christmas cards to local nursing homes has blossomed into a community-wide effort to share light, hope, and compassion with others.
Today, The Sunshine Gang includes more than 40 caring members — and continues to inspire others to join in! Together, they organize heartfelt projects that lift the spirits of veterans, nursing home residents, the homeless, and animals in local shelters, proving that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring light, hope, and helping hands to those who feel forgotten. By honoring veterans, visiting nursing home residents, supporting the homeless, and caring for animals in shelters, we share kindness and compassion to remind every person — and every hero — that they matter and are never alone.
Our Team
The Sunshine Gang is guided by a dedicated group of volunteers who keep our efforts organized, driven, and full of heart.
Billie Strader
President
Dixie Roberts
Vice President
Robbie Long
Treasurer
Sandy Rader
Secretary
Freda Barkley
Communications
Rose Daniel
Pres. Assistant
Penny Amelick
Projects
Honors and Recognition
Civic Recognition
Grove City Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage acknowledged the Sunshine Gang’s community impact.
Keynote Speaker, Grove City Boy Scout Breakfast
Honored for community service.
Honor Flight Columbus
Recognized for volunteer support and contributions.
M.A.S.H. Pantry
Acknowledged partnership and support.
Our Partners
We’re proud to partner with local organizations that share our commitment to serving others and spreading goodwill throughout the community.
Grove City Rotary Club
Supporting local projects that make a difference for families, veterans, and our community.
Honor Flight Columbus
Honoring our veterans by sending them on all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.
Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Delivering comprehensive primary, specialty, mental-health, and long-term care services to Veterans across central and southern Ohio.
Jordan’s Crossing Resource Center
Providing immediate, compassionate triage support to individuals experiencing homelessness in Columbus.
M.A.S.H. Veterans Honor Gardens
Growing fresh produce for veterans, first responders, and their families, offered through the M.A.S.H. (Military and Service Heroes) Pantry.
Texas Roadhouse - Grove City
Partnering with us to support veterans and community initiatives that bring people together.