News & Events

Regrettably, the board of directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the tournament for this year
out of respect and solidarity for the many businesses and partners that support us from the community.

Please save the date for next year – August 4, 2021!

Please contact Amie Miarecki at amie@sunshine.us
for more information or donation questions.

Check out our enewsletter:  Sunshine Village Newsletter – January 2020 To sign up to receive our enewsletter click here

We’ve partnered with two local non-profits to showcase artists with distinct abilities
on this user-friendly website that highlights their talents and entrepreneurial spirit.

Shopping for holidays, birthdays and special events just got a lot easier – and more fun!

You’ll find everything from hand-painted signs to ceramics and textiles all in one spot!

To learn more, visit: https://www.connectedcreators.net/

Our VillageWorks employment services program will host the Baystate Bloodmobile.
Give the gift of life with your blood donation!

Tuesday, January 14th
10am-12pm
102 East First Avenue
Chicopee, MA

All eligible donors will received a Big Y or Dunkin’ gift card.
For more information on donating blood please click here.

We let our creativity shine!

Artists from our programs showcased their unique abilities at the annual art show held
at the Holyoke/Chicopee Offices of the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Thank you to Western Mass Mom Prom​ for surprising our Springfield Program with a generous donation!

As a part of their Hope Project, this program made amazing 80’s- themed centerpieces and other decorations for the event that was held in October.

Thank you to our friends and community partners for making our 1st Annual Sunshine Village Chili Challenge a delicious success!

Many thanks to all of our chili recipe entrants, The Blue Room Cafe for hosting us,
The Polish National Credit Union for the pizzas, and Quality Beverage for the beer tastings!

Congratulations to Monica on winning the contest!

Thank you to WWLP – Channel 22 News for covering the event.
Click here to see us on the news.

Join Sunshine Village for a Chili Challenge
to benefit our innovative programs and services.

Tuesday, November 12th
5-7pm
The Blue Room Cafe
139 Broadway Street, Chicopee

For just $10, you will judge the entrants’ recipes
with unlimited chili tastings and cornbread!
Chili challenge entrants are free.

You will also enjoy complimentary
beer tastings from Quality Beverage
(formerly Williams Distributing)

Please email: visitus@sunshine.us to enter.
All tickets sold at the door. Raffles will be available.

We had a blast at our First Annual Sunshine Village Everyone Shines Dance Showcase!

All the dancers worked so hard to learn their routines over the the past year and it was a great celebration of their determination, talent and efforts.

Thank you to Ashley and Danielle from Ohana School of Performing Arts for your vision and creativity in making it all come together.

Thank you also to Health New England, especially Kim, for your grant to support our dance program and make dreams come true.

Thank you to the families, friends, MA Department Of Developmental Services, Mayor Richard Kos, The Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee, and other community members for cheering us on! We hope everyone enjoyed the performances, finale and impromptu dance party by DJ Anomaly of Vision Entertainment.