This is where the program first took root, and our commitment continues. We maintain a school resource closet, affectionately called "The Sunshine Closet", accessible to school social workers, to provide essential items that support students' well-being and success throughout the school year. Stocked with snacks, clothing, school supplies, and basic hygiene products, this vital resource is available to any student in need of extra support. Your donation helps keep our closet full and ready to assist.

MJHS social workers run a variety of programs that support students in meaningful ways. These include new and long-standing initiatives that provide mentorship, develop leadership skills, offer comfort in times of crisis, and teach essential life skills such as cooking and nutrition. As resources allow, we support these programs by providing funding for necessary supplies, end-of-year or semester celebrations, snacks, and more.

Your donation directly supports these programs, helping students grow, learn, and thrive.

The Sunshine Closet holds two annual drives to support MJHS homeless  and housing insecure students during Winter and Spring breaks. When school is out of session, many of these students lack access to food, necessities, and safe indoor spaces. To help, we raise funds to provide gift cards for restaurants, grocery stores, essential items, and activities, ensuring they have the support they need.

Our Winter Break Drive is our largest, as students are out of school for an extended period. The Spring Break Drive is held if additional funds are available.

Throughout the school year, gift cards play a crucial role in supporting students. They help defray food costs and provide transportation assistance for students who want to participate in after-school activities but lack a vehicle or cannot afford transportation expenses. Your generosity ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage fully in their education.

When emergencies arise, we strive to support families in need as our resources allow. In the past, we have provided assistance with temporary hotel stays for homeless families, medical expenses, funeral costs, essential items after apartment fires, and utility shortages. Your donation can help ensure that families facing unexpected hardships receive the support they need during their most challenging times.

GRADUATION FEES

Senior year is a special milestone, but the costs can be a challenge for many students and their family. For 2025, Senior dues started at $281 per student. As resources allow, we help bridge the financial gaps for families in need, ensuring more students can participate in senior activities and attend graduation. 

PROM FEES

Prom is often a right of passage in high school but it can be very expensive to attend. For 2026, tickets alone cost $150 per person. As resources allow, we help bridge the financial gaps for families in need, ensuring more students can participate and attend their senior prom.

While families contribute toward these expenses, our support helps cover the remaining costs as resources allow.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We provide need-based scholarships to MJHS seniors through an application process, helping to open doors for their future. These scholarships are designed to support post-high school education, including college, apprenticeships, military service, and other technical training. Your donation directly impacts the educational journeys of our students, helping them take the next step toward a successful future.

Applicants can apply here through May 9, 2026

DORM ESSENTIALS

We provide dorm items to graduating seniors with demonstrated need. We have found that even students who receive full financial aid packages, may struggle to pull together the initial supply of items they need to move into a dorm room.  We provide dorm kits to include items like: bedding, towels, basic kitchenware, shower caddy, garbage can, lamp, school supplies, laundry hamper and detergent and the like to help make the move to college an easier one.