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 and give and grow.
Learn more about how we do this…
and how our days are GREAT Days by scheduling a tour.
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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 Disorders
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.
🧦💙 Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! 💙🧦
In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, our Agawam program clients created something truly special for the Agawam Public Library - a giant egg with a message straight from the heart: “Thank you for being an EGG-cellent community partner and always rocking with us!"
We’re proud to celebrate inclusion, friendship and the AMAZING partnerships that help our community SHINE every day. Keep rocking your socks and spreading awareness with us!
#inclusion #friendshipgoals #community
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Back at Litwin Lane, the Casey CBDS Program hosted a Garden Party...
Our Culinary Team prepared a delicious spring-themed spread while guests enjoyed a fun “Paint With Me” class led by our talented client artist, Amanda.
Clients Teearra and Anthony also SHINED as they showcased and sold their handmade goods - what a wonderful display of creativity and entrepreneurship!
It was another GREAT Day at Sunshine Village!
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☔🌸 Our gardens can’t grow without a little rain! 🌸☔
Guests at our Agawam CBDS Program enjoyed a fun photo opportunity with a giant umbrella - a perfect reminder that even a little rain helps everything bloom.
Clients celebrated friendships, proudly showed their families around the program space, and enjoyed meeting new friends along the way.
Nothing could dampen a day filled with smiles, laughter, and connection!
#openhouse #sunshinevillage
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