Board Members

Mari Rothman

Founder/Director


Marsha Acosta

Businesswoman


Ron Carpenter
Retired Engineer


Jeff Hallman
Businessman


Daryl Idler
Attorney


Board of Governors

John &
Margaret Maxwell


Charles &
Priscilla Schreiber


Skip &
Jan Tschantz


Sterling &
Carrey Hitchcock




Honorary Board

Sharon Davis

Sheila Dine

Who We Are...

Seventeen years ago we became sadly aware of the physical and spiritual needs of the children around us. In response, we started the Bible Clubs, (now called Sonshine Clubs ) as an after-school activity. We are now in more than 41 public schools! And so excited about the future!

We're in nine districts with our after school clubs and we have many more schools on our waiting list! We truly believe that the key to continued growth is volunteers . Since our beginning the Lord has shown us the enormous needs of not only the children, but their families also needing love, care and  Biblical teaching.

Haven Events


The Haven has had a tremendous effect on the community, from ministering to the mom's of our Sonshine Kids to getting kids ready for their first day of school. Food drives, and toy drives help us bring joy around the holidays to our Haven families. During the summer our activities include Camp and Padre Games. All with the intent to develop relationships and share God's love.

Life Skills Classes

  1. Thanksgiving/ Christmas Baskets

  2. Cinderella/ Cinderfella Day

  3. Camp

  4. Mom’s Night Out

Upcoming Events


Mom's Night Out:

June 29

July 27

August 31

September 28

October 26


Dad's Night Out:

June 8

July 13

August 10

October 12


Volunteer Appreciation dinner

June 4


Life Skills

June 29th - July 29th

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday


Jr High Camp

July 11 - July 16


Elementary Camp

August 1 - August 6


Cinderella/fella Day

August 19


Our Board

Probably the most influential element to the Haven is our board. These professionals contribute time, energy, accountability, financial resources  and perspective to every decision at Sonshine Haven.

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Sonshine Haven Mission Statement
Our dream is to provide love, support, and hope for children in the community and to give them a sense of value to help guide them into a successful future.


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Sonshine Haven Mailing Address: 1265 Avocado Ave.  Suite 104  PMB 439  El Cajon, Ca  92020

Sonshine Haven Location: 772 S Johnson Ave.  El Cajon, Ca  92020 

Phone: 619-440-1221 Fax: 619-334-5219

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