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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Programs & Services
Life Engagement Services
Sunshine Village offers four MassHealth-funded day programs in Agawam, Chicopee, and Palmer for individuals 18+. These programs focus on building life skills, independence, and social abilities through personalized plans, supported by on-site nursing, master’s level clinicians, and access to therapy services.
Community Based Services
The CBDS career track supports adults 18+ with complex needs build skills for future employment. Through volunteering and community experiences, clients develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, and self-advocacy while engaging in fitness, arts, culture, and technology, both on campus and in the community.
Employment Services
Sunshine Village’s Employment Services Division, including Westover Maintenance Systems – our commercial cleaning company – offers adults 18+ opportunities to earn wages in diverse settings. We provide clients with on-the-job training and additional supports to help each person continually develop and grow their skills.
Autism Spectrum Services
Sunshine Village offers an innovative curriculum empowering young adults on the autism spectrum to engage in community life, build autonomy, and grow through supportive, multidisciplinary programs. Activities include book clubs, culinary arts, and financial literacy, supported by clinical services like speech and occupational therapy.
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.”
Louis
CBDS Client
“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.”
Claribel
Parent
“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!”
Lynn
Parent
See What’s Happening at Sunshine Village
Follow along on social media to see our clients SHINE, celebrate community moments, and stay connected in real time.
SHINING MOMENT: Celebrating Two Decades!
Congratulations to Lisa Robitaille, Program Manager of our Agawam Day Hab and CBDS Programs, on 20 years with Sunshine Village!
President & CEO Michelle Theroux and VP of Human Resources Chris Pollender presented Lisa with her long-awaited Sunshine Village towel to celebrate her incredible milestone!
Lisa first joined Sunshine Village in 1992 as a Developmental Specialist. After time away to raise her family and explore other roles, she returned in October 2006 as a Program Manager in Three Rivers. Over the years, she has led programs in Chicopee, Westfield, Springfield and now Agawam.
Congratulations, Lisa! Thank you for all you do to help people SHINE!
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SHINING BRIGHT AT WESTOVER MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS!
For the past year, SSV client David has been part of the crew at Westover Maintenance Systems, and he’s been working hard toward an important goal — saving for his own car!
With a great attitude and dedication to his job, David has really taken to his work. When asked what he likes about working at Westover, he kept it simple:
“I really like the vibe out here.”
We’re proud to celebrate David and the contributions he makes every day!
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More GREAT days ahead thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Susan Martinez!
Michelle, our President and CEO proudly accepted Susan’s gift in support of the Casey CBDS Program.
Susan saved for a year to make this special contribution so that her son (and client) Christopher and his Casey CBDS friends can enjoy a Six Flags outing in 2027.
Thank you for helping to create more opportunities for friendship, belonging and GREAT days. Susan, you SHINE!
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