shining for over 58 years
where every day is a GREAT day
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 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 say, enthusiastically “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, give and grow.
Learn more about how we do this…and how our days are GREAT DAYS
by scheduling a tour today.
Email us at: visitus@sunshine.us
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
programs & services
Autism Spectrum Disorder 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.
Life Engagement Services
We offer four MassHealth-funded day programs in Agawam, Chicopee, and Three Rivers for individuals 18 and older. 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 individuals 18 and older with complex needs who seek job readiness while requiring additional services. Our program builds workforce skills like professionalism, teamwork, communication, and self-advocacy, often practiced in volunteer roles with local organizations. Each day balances skill-building with physical activities, arts, culture, and tech engagement, both on campus and within the community.
Employment Services (benefit for clients)
A chance to contribute, a sign of self-sufficiency, a sense of accomplishment—having a job is one of the most meaningful experiences for all of us. Sunshine Village’s Employment Service Division, including our commercial cleaning company, gives individuals 18 years and older opportunities to earn wages in a variety of settings and models. Partnering with businesses and organizations throughout the region, we provide on-the-job training and additional supports to help each individual continually develop their skills.
Come Trunk or Treat with us!
Join us tonight at The Old Mill Pond in Palmer from 6PM–8PM for a fun, family-friendly night of candy, costumes, and spooky SMILES!
As Charlie Brown once said, “There’s a strange sense of excitement in the air… Halloween is almost here!”
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Safety doesn’t happen by accident!
Yesterday, members of our management team attended the Employers Association of the North East Safety Conference, to stay up-to-date on the latest in workplace safety.
We’re committed to keeping our team and the individuals we support safe every day!
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Meet Joyce, a DSP and PBS Ambassador at our Casey CBDS program, in Chicopee!
Joyce shares: “What I enjoy most about working at Sunshine Village is the opportunity to help the clients we serve. One of our initiatives, Positive Behavior Supports, focuses on helping our clients advocate for themselves. Also, I really enjoy the Be a Friend Project, where our clients design cards for young people who are bullied and send them across the U.S.- Sunshine Village is proud to be an Official Ambassador for the Be a Friend Project. Working here has had such an impact on my life-I feel pride in empowering individuals in their daily lives, whether here at the Village or in their personal life.”
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