Sunshine Communities

Sunshine Communities Happiness Happens Here. In homes filled with dignity. In workplaces filled with opportunity. In a community that chooses opportunity.

Sunshine Communities, founded in 1950, supports men, women and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering residential, vocational and recreational services. At Sunshine, each individual lives, works and plays on their terms. Our mission is to create community among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends and staff. We do this by offering services that enable all of us to build relationships through mutual caring and growth. Sunshine Communities offers life-enriching opportunities that celebrate and nurture each individual’s unique abilities, interests and dreams, allowing them to find their place in the community. We support individuals with IDD through our intermediate care facility, vocational center, supported living sites, family care homes, respite care, community recreation activities, employment assistance, and transportation services. Sunshine Communities’ Core Offerings:
• Intermediate Care Facility, for individuals with high medical and/or behavioral needs
• Vocational Center, offering an array of enrichment and employment opportunities
• Supported Living, providing supports within the individual’s home
• Family Care Homes, for community living opportunities
• Respite Care, short term stays to offer families a break
• Community Recreation
• Community Employment for those who desire competitive employment
• Supported Employment
• Transportation Services to and from home and work

Sunshine Communities also operates:
• Georgette’s Fair Trade Grounds & Gifts – A fair-trade coffee and gift shop located at 311 Conant St., Maumee, Ohio. Georgette’s employs approximately 10 individuals with IDD.
• Sunshine Studios – Located on the corner of Conant and Wayne in uptown Maumee, Ohio. Sunshine Studios employs approximately 20 Sunshine artists with IDD who work, teach and sell their art in the uptown Maumee storefront.
• Solana – The premier provider of enterprise software systems to operate human services agencies. Solana provides financial management, client/consumer/individual care and HR & training modules that are designed for the human services industry. Solana also offers web technologies for collecting data for staff time, collecting billing data for consumer care and offers the most powerful staff scheduling software in the industry. Solana further supports human services agencies by providing high-value Medicaid billing and payroll services.

Happy Easter. Goodness to you.A season of renewal, hope, and new life—celebrated in community.“He is not here; He has ri...
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Happy Easter. Goodness to you.

A season of renewal, hope, and new life—celebrated in community.

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. ” — Matthew 28:6

Breathing Better: Dr. JacobPulmonologyHe shows up weekly. He responds quickly. He keeps care moving forward.“Dr. Jacob a...
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Breathing Better: Dr. Jacob
Pulmonology

He shows up weekly. He responds quickly. He keeps care moving forward.

“Dr. Jacob and his team round on campus weekly. They provide in-house pulmonary care that is fast and effective. Their quick response, empathy, and expertise in the field make the continuation of care easier for all our individuals.”
—Brittany Weeks, Director, Respiratory Therapist

Healing with Purpose: Alexi ParishWound & Ostomy Specialist | APRN-CNPShe leads with expertise. She prioritizes outcomes...
03/30/2026

Healing with Purpose: Alexi Parish
Wound & Ostomy Specialist | APRN-CNP

She leads with expertise. She prioritizes outcomes. She prevents what others miss.

“Lexi sets her care apart by combining clinical expertise with a strong drive to heal wounds as quickly and effectively as possible. She focuses not only on rapid healing, but also on careful management and prevention strategies to ensure optimal long-term outcomes for her patients.”
—Mackenzie Tracy, LPN

More than Medicine: Dr. Mike PappasMedical Director of Sunshine & Pediatrics | Owner, Children’s Intensive CaringHe show...
03/30/2026

More than Medicine: Dr. Mike Pappas
Medical Director of Sunshine & Pediatrics | Owner, Children’s Intensive Caring

He shows up. He listens. He knows each individual.

“Dr. Pappas always takes the time to round on the individuals and gets to know them individually. He's very personable and knowledgeable. He also takes the time to listen to nursing concerns.”

—Sarah Louviere, RN

Choose to include—neighbors delivering nourishment, dignity, and connection through Mobile Meals of Toledo.
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Choose to include—neighbors delivering nourishment, dignity, and connection through Mobile Meals of Toledo.

Tammy, a Sunshine Communities volunteer with developmental disabilities, said, “This is my favorite job,” as she delivered prepared meals to elderly ...

Wonder welcomed everyone. Smiles, creativity, and science came to life. 🔬😊Imagination Station Toledo
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Wonder welcomed everyone. Smiles, creativity, and science came to life. 🔬😊
Imagination Station Toledo

Repost from •Yesterday, the Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi volunteered with Sunshine Communities at the Imagination Station, a...
03/26/2026

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Yesterday, the Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi volunteered with Sunshine Communities at the Imagination Station, aiding others in mobility and allowing for everyone involved to have the best time possible! Thank you Sunshine Communities for providing us with the amazing opportunity! ODH⚔️

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7223 Maumee Western Road
Maumee, OH
43537

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