SUNSHINE VILLAGE

Sunshine Village is a nonprofit organization based in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the company employs 75 people and generates $12.6 million in annual revenue. Sunshine Village provides a range of day programs and employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. Their day habilitation programs are medically-based and incorporate therapies like music, culinary, art, and sports into their curriculum. These programs focus on developing life skills, enhancing social skills, improving coping strategies, and increasing independence. The organization also offers employment services, built on decades of partnerships with businesses and organizations in the region. They prepare individuals to work in industrial and commercial settings, providing them with the opportunity to earn a paycheck, experience workplace camaraderie, and feel a sense of pride in their work. Sunshine Village can be contacted through their website at sunshine.us.