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.
Boundaries help everyone feel safe, respected, and supported - and today clients in our Three Rivers/Palmer Day Habilitation Program explored the importance of personal space through fun activities, teamwork, and group discussions!
By practicing communication, self-awareness, and respect for others, clients are strengthening valuable social skills while building confidence and independence each day.
Every lesson is another opportunity for everyone to SHINE bright!
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How sweet it is to be part of Sunshine Village! 🧁
Tonight, stop by our Cupcake Remix table at the DDS Holyoke/Chicopee Transition Fair and decorate your own cupcake while learning all about Sunshine Village!
Meet CBDS client Riley, along with our Casey CBDS Program Manager Brandee and Case Manager TerriLee, who will be there to answer your questions and share what makes a day at Sunshine Village so special.
📍 Portuguese American Club - Chicopee
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
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This week, our programs are exploring the theme: “The Sea and the Sky: Exploring Boundaries While Learning Balance.”
Today, clients in our Agawam Day Habilitation Program shared their creative “Ocean in a Bottle” sensory activity with us. They created calming sensory bottles inspired by the peaceful movement of the ocean - designed to promote relaxation, self-regulation, and mindfulness.
What a GREAT way to combine creativity, learning, and wellness while helping everyone SHINE!
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