Sonshine Center

The SONshine Center is a weekday ministry of Sunnyvale FBC. The purpose of the ministry is to provide a Christian-based day program for adults with special needs that will allow them to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Below, we offer more information about our day program, as well as ways to support this growing ministry!

The Sonshine Center is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

If you would like a downloadable PDF of our 2022 Calendar and Important Dates, click the button below!

Sonshine Center 2022 Calendar

About Us

The Sonshine Center opened in August of 2015! The adults participate in activities that will promote adaptive skills including self-help skills, socialization skills, communication skills, and pre-vocational/vocational skills. They will also have opportunities to participate in sensory, music, art, and recreation/leisure activities.

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Prospective Client Information

For the Sonshine Center Prospective Client Information, click the button below:

Prospective Client Information

Fee Schedule:

The Sonshine Center operates Monday thru Friday. Fees for the Day Program from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM if applicable, are set by contract between the Sonshine Center, and your child’s HCS, TxHmL, or CLASS agency. All other fees for programs are below and are private pay. Payment is expected on Monday prior to services being provided.

For the Attendance Options/Fee Schedule for Private Pay, click the button below:

Private Pay Options

For the Attendance Options/Fee Schedule for Agency Pay, click the button below:

Agency Pay Options

The Sonshine Center closes at 5:30 PM. After 5:30 PM, there will be a charge of $5.00 for every 15 minutes you are late. Rates will be added to the nearest quarter hour. (i.e. If you arrive anytime from 5:31 PM–5:45 PM, you owe $5.00. If you arrive anytime from 5:45 PM–6:00 PM, you owe $10.00, etc.) If you are continually late when picking up your child/sibling, they are at risk of removal from the program.

If you have any questions about the Sonshine Center Fees, you may contact Rosa Minx, our director, or you may call (972) 226-7105, ext. 109.

Let the Shopping Begin!

Amazon Smile:

The Sonshine Center has a fundraising partner! Amazon Smile.
The Sonshine Center, a day program for adults with special needs, is a weekday ministry of Sunnyvale First Baptist church. Therefore, when you choose First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale as your charitable organization, all of your purchases will directly benefit the Sonshine Center.

Getting Started:

Click this link to visit AmazonSmile
Sign in with your normal Amazon login
Type “First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale” into the “pick your own charitable organization” searchbox
Click “Select” next to “First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale”
Shop away!

Once you have signed up to support us, we will receive .05% of every purchase you make. You’ll also be able to see the Sonshine Center Amazon Smile Wish List. Have you already linked First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale as your charitable organization? Click the button below to see our Wish List!

Sonshine Center Amazon Smile Wish List

Sonshine Center Apparel and More

Sonshine Center Apparel and More:

We are happy to announce that we have partnered with That Apparel Company who will make our t-shirts, as well as other apparel and promotional items going forward.

Many of the items will highlight our AllSTARS (Super, Talented, Awesome, Radiant, Students).

That Apparel Company will send the Sonshine Center a percentage of all items ordered.

Click the button below to shop the Sonshine Center’s new apparel line!

Sonshine Center Apparel and More

Shop all things ALLSTARS!

Sonshine Center Creations and More:

Our AllSTARS and staff have been busy making crafts to sell in our Sonshine Center Creations and More store.

More crafts coming soon!

Newsletters

Staying Connected:

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