SUNSHINE VILLAGE

shining for 59 years

where every day is a GREAT day!

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Video created by Sunshine Village Client Media Teams from Chicopee, Agawam, and Three Rivers/Palmer

Great Days at Sunshine Village

The world of Sunshine Village is so important to the people who choose to attend our programs. It’s just as important to the family members who send their loved ones off each day – and to our employees who commit themselves to achieving our mission.

We recognize this, and our continual goal, our unwavering promise and the gold standard we strive for is: MAKE EVERY DAY A GREAT DAY.

We believe that GREAT Days are made up of small  moments that hold the potential for the largest of triumphs. They are days filled with shared smiles, new experiences, kind words, unique opportunities, and lifelong learning.

GREAT Days start with a warm welcome and end when two friends saying, “see you tomorrow!”

In all of our programs and at each of our locations, Sunshine Village provides opportunities to live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.

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What clients and their families are saying

“I love coming to Sunshine Village because I get to meet new people, make friends and I get to go out more in the community.”

“I am eternally grateful for the opportunity for my son, Elvin, to belong to the best day habilitation program. The staff at Sunshine Village are very empathetic, professional — they make my son feel valued, loved and above all respected.”

“My daughter, Sarah, has had wonderful fun and learning experiences over the last 12+ years at Sunshine Village! The staff, friendships and activities have helped her SHINE—not just at Sunshine Village, but at home, too!”

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Follow along on social media to see our clients SHINE, celebrate community moments, and stay connected in real time.

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Every day is a GREAT Day at Sunshine Village!

Last Friday, Michelle welcomed staff from the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District to our Litwin Campus for an afternoon of personal development and connection.

Guests were treated to program tours led by Program Managers Bruce and Brandee, exploring our Davis and Knights Day Habilitation Programs and learning more about the meaningful opportunities our clients experience every day.

Casey CBDS client and culinary team member Jeremiah led a Culinary Skills Presentation focused on salsa making, knife safety, and fine motor skills, while Day Habilitation clients shared a painting activity under the pavilion highlighting creativity, engagement, and self-expression.

Interested in experiencing a GREAT day at Sunshine Village? Educators are encouraged to reach out to Jen Guzman, Client Relations Manager, at jguzman@sunshine.us for more information!

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GOOD VIBES. GREAT NEWS!

Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the Stop & Shop at 672 Memorial Drive is #givingback to Sunshine Village through their Community Bag Program.

When you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag, $1 comes back to support programs at Sunshine Village - helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with autism live and learn, work and earn, and give and grow.

It’s an easy way to shop, support, and SHINE brighter together!

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A GREAT learning experience last week in Three Rivers/Palmer with Dara and Nancy, our Sunshine Village Occupational Therapists!

Dara and Nancy worked with clients to explore the KAWA Model, an OT approach that uses the metaphor of a river to represent a person’s life journey. Through this engaging and meaningful activity, participants explored their own strengths, the supports around them, the challenges they may face, and the pathways that help guide their journey forward.

It was a powerful way to reflect, connect, and learn - supporting growth through understanding and self-discovery - learning all the ways they SHINE!

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