
Sunburst Cares is committed to improving the lives of individuals and families facing adversity by providing support, resources, and opportunities for a brighter future. We aim to create a positive impact in our local communities and beyond. We are dedicated to fostering hope, resilience, and a sense of belonging for those who need it most. Together, we strive to uplift individuals, empower families, and build stronger, more compassionate communities.
Each year, Sunburst Cares helps families in need by providing financial assistance and support throughout the year. This may include holiday and birthday gifts, back-to-school clothing and supplies, and additional financial assistance when possible.
Our goal is to ease financial burdens and bring joy to families throughout the year.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Sunburst Cares Adopt-a-Family program!
If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, we encourage you to apply.
Know a family who could use a little extra support? Sunburst Cares welcomes applications from families in need throughout our community.
To help us extend our support beyond our own organization, current Sunburst Truck Lines employees are not eligible to apply.
To apply, please complete the application below in full. If you have any questions, email admin@sunburstcares.com.
All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2026!
Our commitment is to serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose—helping those in crisis today while investing in a brighter tomorrow.
Each year, we organize a large Summer Bash event for families at Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Pasadena, TX. This themed event features food, games, and activities, creating a fun and supportive environment for all families.
By organizing an annual event that brings families together for a day of enjoyment, Sunburst Cares aims to offer a break and a sense of normalcy to those affected by domestic abuse.
Each holiday season, we organize, and pack Christmas boxes filled with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and clothing for children in need overseas.
This initiative helps spread joy and provides essential items to children who may not otherwise receive gifts during the holiday season.
Our employees volunteer quarterly at The Beacon in Houston, TX, assisting with meal preparation and serving food to individuals in need.
This engagement allows us to give back and support our community.
Each year, we host a Top Golf Tournament fundraising event to support Camp Hope’s PTSD Foundation of America and Truckers Against Trafficking in their efforts to combat human trafficking and raise awareness about PTSD.
This event provides an opportunity for our family, friends, and colleagues to come together and contribute to a cause that has a meaningful impact.
During Christmas Time, Sunburst Cares supports our local toy drive that helps put new clothes and toys under the tree for 1 million children across the United States who usually have to go without a Christmas gift.
This initiative helps bring joy to kids who might otherwise go without a holiday gift, giving us the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Each year, we participate in the Chicks & Hogs BBQ Cook-Off Event in Houston, TX, where competing teams raise funds for local homeless children and their families as they work to get back on their feet.
This event offers us the opportunity to connect with other companies and compete for a meaningful cause.
Several times a year, we pack healthy meals for children ages 5 and under who are not only at a critical developmental stage but cannot access school-based free meal programs in Houston, TX.
By packing meals for young children who are unable to access school meals, Sunburst Cares helps address nutritional needs for Houston’s vulnerable population.
Each year, Sunburst Cares support a local family in need by providing financial assistance throughout the year. Sunburst Cares offers holiday and birthday gifts, back-to-school clothing and supplies, and additional financial aid whenever possible.
Our goal is to ease burdens and bring joy throughout the year for the entire family.
Sunburst Cares offers scholarships to students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and community involvement, assisting them in their educational pursuits. Sunburst Cares is committed to helping students pursue their dreams through financial support.
Applicants will be evaluated based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement, and a personal essay outlining their goals and challenges. A scholarship committee will review applications and conduct interviews when necessary.
Recipients will be required to provide periodic updates on their academic progress and involvement in community service. This ensures that funds are used effectively and that students continue to pursue their educational and career goals.
Award amounts will be determined based on available funding, applicants need, and tuition costs. We will start with smaller scholarships and expand as funding allows.
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